The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) is gearing up for Phase 2 of its very exciting Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program called the Dream for All program. This equity share program had some of the most substantial benefits of all the DPA programs. However, within a week, the program ran out of its initial $300M …
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Move-up home buyers are in a commanding situation. Tight inventory has left them in a great position to sell their current home. Despite concerns that home values could drop, they have actually increased and are on track for gains of around 5-10% this year. Of course, low inventory is a double-edged sword. As soon as …
The Smart Move: Buying a House Before Selling Yours in a Tight Inventory Market Read More »
Are you looking to set yourself up financially? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments most people make in their lifetime, and it’s an important decision. It can be both exciting and intimidating when first visiting properties, but investing in a home is about securing your financial future. There are many financial benefits …
Are you considering relocating to a different area or another state? Lower cost of living, a better quality of life, or to be closer to family. Whatever the reason, Americans have been relocating at an increased rate since the pandemic. With housing much cheaper in many areas, it is easy to dream about what life …
Obtaining a home loan while self-employed has all the same steps and qualifying metrics as any other loan. We measure credit. We measure loan-to-value. We measure income, and we measure expenses. Qualifications are either inside the box or not. There is no subjectivity. In our experience, the most common obstacle for our self-employed clients is …