When a home has particular energy-related problems, homeowners (or potential buyers) can begin diagnostic process. Although it is not a replacement for professional evaluation, the Do It Yourself approach can uncover problems for quick fixes or further investigation. Inspect the items on the list and make notes about problems. The list and notes will serve as a to-do list for tackling problem areas and...
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A recent survey by Realtor.com® ranked the top 20 home features highlighted in listing descriptions in 2015. These attributes have become true selling points in the last five years. While suggestive of current preferences, the list also paints an insightful portrait of the features that contribute to the perceived and actual value of a home. If you are interested in getting a report showing the cost...
5 Things You Need to Know Buying a home in San Bernardino, Riverside or any other County can be scary, especially for 1st time buyers. However, if done correctly and with the right Realtor, like Ana Thigpen, it can be financially rewarding and well worth the time and energy necessary to complete the process. Hold onto your home for two years! If you sell after 24 months, you’ll be exempt...
Solar and Energy-Efficient Improvements HERO/PACE Programs Real estate agents and mortgage professionals are warning of potential roadblocks with a program that finances solar and energy-efficient improvements to Inland homes. The hurdles could involve lost sales and problems at escrow for homebuyers, lenders, real estate agents and sellers. The Home Energy Retrofit Opportunity, or HERO, program was...
The City of Chino, through its CalHome program, offers up to $60,000 for each eligible household to be used towards down payment for the purchase of a home within the City of Chino. It is intended for lower income home buyers who can afford monthly mortgage payments but do not have enough to pay the initial home purchase down payment and non-reoccurring closing costs. The goal of the program is to...
The Millennials The Millennial generation are those who were born in the early 1980s through early 2000s. A most recent survey by California Association of Realtors shows that this generation has expectations of their real estate agent as...
BORROWER ELIGIBILITY Effective 8/16/14, Fannie Mae changed the waiting periods for a borrower to be eligible for a new loan following a derogatory credit event, such as a foreclosure, bankruptcy, short sale. Based on the type of loan, the waiting periods are as...