When we educate people on the housing market, it’s important to start from square one. Yes, the home buying process has many rules, laws and complexities, but people also need to understand the terms you and I take for granted. How do I know? In February, USA TODAY reported many millennials don’t enter the housing Read more about Mortgage Terms and Definitions for First-Time Homebuyers[…]
First-time homebuyers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, often ask me: What’s the maximum amount a seller can contribute to the closing costs? The answer depends on the loan program. The chart below shows the seller contributions for conventional loans based on the down payment. Note: The chart only applies for primary and second homes. More seller Read more about How Much Can a Seller Contribute to Closing Costs[…]
I read an interesting study that half of Millennial homebuyers plan to ask their parents to help with the down payment. Whether you are 20-something or a bit older, many first-time homebuyers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, might not know the various down payment requirements. Here’s the breakdown: VA Loan (Veterans Administration) — available to military personnel and veterans. Only Read more about The Fine Details on Down Payments[…]