Absolutely, you can own a home again in the not-too-distant future. Even though a foreclosure lingers on your credit report for seven years, it’s very unlikely you’ll be shut out from a conventional mortgage loan for that long. Fannie Mae, America’s largest mortgage buyer, has said the waiting period is a minimum of three years before you can get a mortgage loan again following a foreclosure due to extenuating circumstances. It’s roughly the same time frame you’ll find for Federal Housing … [Read more...]
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Update a Laundry Room
Are you tired of your laundry room looking disorganized? Do you want to improve your washer and dryer space but can't afford a major overhaul? There are easy ways to update your laundry facilities without spending a great deal of money. Check out the following five quick and easy ways you can update your laundry room: Place a multi-tiered storage shelf between your washer and dryer. Store everything from dryer sheets to lint rollers in your handy new laundry room storage space. A plastic … [Read more...]
Online Real Estate Shopping: Bing Makes Finding Your Dream Home Easy
Like over 90% of real estate shoppers, when you decide it’s time to shop for your dream home, the first place you head is the Internet. Online real estate shopping has a wide range of advantages: you save time, money and gas and are able to narrow down your options more efficiently. However, online real estate shopping also has its drawbacks. Without visiting real estate in person, it’s hard to get an accurate idea of the look, feel, and atmosphere, not to mention the surrounding amenities. … [Read more...]