Michael Mullin

Perfect for a Spokane First Time Home Buyer | 3 bedroom, 2 bath $124,500

March 2, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Completely remodeled bungalow with a huge backyard for the kids! The home payment is almost the same as paying rent. Perfect for a first time home buyer.  To get more information on this home or to schedule a viewing just complete the contact form below and we’ll get right with you. First Name(required) Last Name(required) [...]

USDA Rural Home Loans, A True Zero Down Home Loan

February 16, 2011 by · 2 Comments

The US Department of Agriculture offers the USDA Rural Home Loan program, a true zero down home loan. The purpose of the program is to assist families living in rural areas and who meet certain income limitations. The main benefit of this program is that no down payment is required and the interest rate is [...]

Seven Things Your Agent Should Know About Your Mortgage Approval

April 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

While many experienced real estate agents have a general understanding of the mortgage approval process, there are a few important details that frequently get overlooked which may cause a purchase to be delayed or denied. New regulation, updated disclosures, appraisal guidelines, mortgage rate pricing premiums, credit score, secondary approval layering, rescission deadlines, property type, HOA [...]

Ten Credit Do's and Don'ts To Bear In Mind Prior To Getting Your Mortgage Loan

April 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

How can a fully approved loan get denied for funding after the borrower has signed loan docs? Simple, the underwriter pulls an updated credit report to verify that there hasn’t been any new activity since original approval was issued, and the new findings kill the loan. This generally won’t happen in a 30 day time-frame, [...]

Do I Need To Sell My Home Before I Can Qualify For A New Mortgage On Another Property?

April 1, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Although every situation is unique, it is not uncommon for homebuyers to qualify for a mortgage on a new home while still living in their primary residence. Perhaps you are outgrowing your current house, or have been forced to relocate due to a job transfer?  Regardless of the motivation for keeping one property while purchasing [...]

Four Possible Reasons To Refinance

March 31, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

A mortgage is generally the largest debt most homeowners have to manage.  It’s a good idea to give your personal real estate finance portfolio a check-up at least once a year. Since there are many reasons a homeowner may choose to refinance, we’ll take a look at the four most common. 1.  Mortgage Rates Drop: Typically, the [...]

What Do Appraisers Look For When Determining A Property's Value?

March 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Most people are surprised to learn what appraisers actually look at when determining the value of a real estate property. A common misconception homeowners generally have is that the value of their home is determined after the appraiser has completed their physical property inspection. However, the appraiser actually already has a good idea of the [...]

Where Does My Earnest Money Go?

March 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Hey, I gave my real estate agent a $5000 Earnest Money Deposit check… Where does that money go? A basic and very obvious question that most First-Time home Buyers ask once their purchase contract gets accepted. According to Wikipedia: Earnest Money – an earnest payment (sometimes called earnest money or simply earnest, or alternatively a [...]

Renting vs Buying A Home

March 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

Buying a home versus renting is a big decision that takes careful consideration. While there are several biased sources that can make arguments for or against owning a home, we’ve found that most home buyers base their ultimate decision on emotion. Yes, there are some tax advantages of owning real estate, as well as the [...]

What Does Title Insurance Protect Me From?

March 28, 2010 by · Leave a Comment

By including title insurance when purchasing property, your title insurer takes on accountability for legal expenses to defend your property title, should it ever be challenged. Many different occurrences can come into play to warrant the need for title insurance. The title company responsible will then take on the legal expenses to defend the property [...]

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