So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Purchasing Your Dream Home is Easier Than Ever

By Frank Jenner

Although purchasing a home is a big step for some families, it is getting easier to work with lenders in finding the right program for you to mortgage a home. You don?t need to have a lot of money in the bank or a huge sum to put down in order to get the home of your dreams at a reasonable cost.

Mortgaging a home is a big step for many but one that is easier than you may think. One way to start is by meeting with a loan officer to determine what your target purchase price can be. Then make sure you have funds available to put down as an earnest money deposit once you have found the home you wish to purchase. This will hold the home for you, while you go through the due diligence period and loan processing and will be applied towards your costs at closing. The bigger your down payment, the less you have to finance or the less closing costs you have to come up with.

Renting is still a very popular way of living for many people, especially young people. While it seems like a good idea at the time, because you don?t have to worry about owing the bank any money and it is sometimes less of a cost per month, it still is money out of pocket every month that is not going into something of value that you own. Mortgage financing can be affordable for practically anyone, even low income and first time home buyers.

Instead of funneling more money out the window and into your landlords? pocket every month, consider visiting your local lender to discuss what your options are for purchasing your own home. The interest rates are low right now you may be able to lock in a great rate and enjoy lower monthly payments for your housing.

The smartest first step in finding and purchasing a home is to find a real estate broker to help you. They make their money by locating a home that you are happy with, and helping you find a lender to work with you. Want to know the best part of working with a real estate broker when you are the buyer? The seller typically pays their commission so they work for you for free. Make sure your broker knows what your budget is, so they don?t waste your time showing you houses beyond your means.

Homeownership is the American dream; one that you can be living too no matter what your budget is. Work with your broker or a lender to figure out what you can reasonably afford for a monthly payment and then get your target purchase price range. Then be prepared to do some comparison shopping among all the homes that are for sale out there. One of them could be your dream home.

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