Charlotte Real Estate Blog
$8,000 Down Payment Assistance Program
NC 1st Home Advantage down payment assistance program – $8,000 home buyer program If you are in the market to purchase a home in North
The History of FHA
FHA has helped bolster homeownership in the U.S. The Federal Housing Administration ( FHA ) was established in 1934 in the midst of the Great Depression. Economic
Down Payment Assistance Programs
If this is the first time you hear about down payment assistance programs, this could make your day! Down payment assistance programs help home buyers
Foreclosures REOs & HUD Homes
Foreclosures, REOs and HUD homes are abundant in the Charlotte NC. You can search for those types of properties on our site.
Buying Your First Home
Overview of the home buying process for home buyers in the Charlotte real estate market Buying a home can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. It
Lease Purchase Program – Does It Make Sense?
You want to purchase a home in the Charlotte area, but past credit issues have prevented you from getting a loan. You evaluate your options
Mom, Dad…Can You Buy Me A House?
High unemployment and a weakened economy have eroded consumer confidence when it comes to buying a home. However, putting aside emotions and looking at the
Fannnie Mae Foreclosures
Move-in ready foreclosures? There is a certain stigma associated with banked-owned properties, foreclosures and REO (Real Estate Owned) homes. Most of them have been neglected,
What Is A HUD Home?
Demystifying HUD homes Many people misunderstand what a HUD home truly is. Some people assume that a HUD home is a government home that is
Home Inspection Basics – Why You Need One And What It Covers
If you are planning to purchase of piece of Charlotte real estate, it is highly recommended (not mandatory) that you get a home inspection before
$100 Down Properties
What are $100 down properties? While searching homes for sale in the Charlotte area, you might have come across advertisements that mentioned $100 down properties
Foreclosures, REOs and Short Sales For Sale in the Charlotte Area
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Taking The Stress Out Of The Home Buying Process
Buying a home in the Charlotte real estate market (just as anywhere else in the nation) is a process that has unfortunately become increasingly complicated
Owning A Home Is More Affordable For First Time Buyers Than Ever In Charlotte NC
Higher rent, record low interest rates, home prices down 20% to 40% – isn’t it time to consider owning a home? With consumer confidence down,
The Role of A Closing Attorney In The Real Estate Transaction
The importance of having a closing attorney when you purchase a home A closing attorney plays a critical role in the purchase of a home.
Charlotte Real Estate Market Review For Period September 2010 to August 2011
Summary of market activity for the Charlotte real estate market A total of 8,297 residential properties were sold in Charlotte during the last 12-month period
Monroe’s Down Payment Assistance Program Helps First Time Home Buyers
Another down payment assistance program for home buyers in Monroe The Monroe-Union County down payment assistance program is a program that provides forgivable loans to
Getting The Right Assistance To Help You Own A Home In Gaston County
HOME program – Gaston County’s down payment assistance program Buying your first home can be expensive because of the down payment required by lenders in
Own A New Home With As Little As $500 Down
Are you thinking of owning a home, but a lack of available cash for a down payment and closing costs have kept you renting? Do
Buying Your First Home
As a first time home buyer looking for Charlotte homes for sale, the prospect of owning a piece of Charlotte NC real estate is exciting
Qualified Residential Mortgage Guidelines | Required 20% Down Payment Feared
June 9, 2011 · Source: MortgageNewsDaily.com What you need to know about: QRM, Qualified Residential Mortgage Guidelines. In case you didn’t know it, this time
Don’t Believe The Doom On US Housing
Data from the US housing market has not made for nice reading in recent months but one analysts believes the worst could well be over
Married Households No Longer the Majority
Married couples no longer make up the majority of U.S. households for the first time in U.S. history, according to the latest census data. Married
Buyers Better Hurry – Rates Reach New Lows
For the sixth straight week, fixed mortgage rates inched down, reaching new lows for 2011. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.60 percent this week while
Economy, Affordability to Drive Home Sales Growth
Home sales are on track to outperform last year, even though the market doesn’t have the benefit of the home buyer tax credit. This is
FHA Plays a Critical Role in Home Financing
The Federal Housing Administration plays a critical role in the nation’s housing financing system, providing safe, affordable mortgage financing to consumers in all markets during
Be Prepared For Your Home Inspection
A home inspection is a buyer’s chance to get fully acquainted with their prospective home. It’s a priceless opportunity to get answers and information to