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December 26, 2010 by admin

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Buying a home and investing in Real Estate is a major endeavor that can yield deep and lasting rewards.  Today Real Estate transactions usually exceed $100,000.   The seller is usually represented by a listing agent who looks out for their best interests.    As a buyer you need someone who understands your perspectives and is committed to helping you achieve a successful transaction.

There are many good reasons to work with a qualified real estate professional—especially a trained professional who has earned the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation, representing best-in-class buyer services.  You’ll be working with someone who has gone the extra mile by completing specialized training in delivering the best in buyer-representation services. Plus, a REALTOR® who has an ABR® Designation also has an established track record, with proven experience in representing the concerns of home buyers.

Our services are FREE to home buyers!

Foreclosures are a niche market with many subtle but important nuances, requiring considerable specialized knowledge, experience and contacts. If you decide to pursue a foreclosure purchase, you’ll want to work with Bill Edge an Affordable Housing Specialist who can educate you on the process. He can help you crunch the numbers, determine a logical purchase plan, avoid potential set-backs, and assist you with all the unique processes and paperwork involved with foreclosures.

You can, and should, get pre-approved for a home loan before you go looking for a home

Pre-approval is easy, and can give you complete peace-of-mind when shopping for your home. Mortgage experts can obtain written pre-approval for you at no cost and no obligation, and it can all be done quite easily over-the-phone. More than just a verbal approval from your lending institution, a written pre-approval is as good as money in the bank. It entails a completed credit application, and a certificate which guarantees you a mortgage to the specified level when you find the home you’re looking for. Consider dealing only with a professional who specializes in mortgages. Enlisting their services can make the difference between obtaining a mortgage, and being stuck in the renter’s rut forever. Typically there is no cost or obligation to enquire.

Buyers can get into a home even if you don’t have a down payment!

No Down Option #1 – $100 HUD Down Payment

$100 down payments on HUD Homes financed with FHA-insured financing

No Down Option #2-Houston Assistance Program

First time buyers can get up to $19,500 in down payment if their gross family income is at or below 80% of the area median.

 No Down Option #3– Gift Funds

The “tax credit advance” may also be possible with the help of the buyers employer and/or relative(s). 

 No Down Option #4– Eligible Vets

Eligible veterans can use a VA loan to buy a home with no money down.

No Down Option #5– USDA

Qualifying borrower’s living outside of major urban areas may qualify for USDA zero down financing

No Down Option #6-Harris County Assistance Program

First time buyers can get up to $14,200 for new construction, $9,500 for resale properties, built within the current ten (10) years.  You must live in the house for five (5) years, which is the affordability period.


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