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House Hunting Checklist | Home Buyers Pick Must-Haves (Free Printable PDF)

March 21, 2022September 19, 2024 / in Buy a House / Luke Feldbrugge

The Homes for Heroes house hunting checklist is a simple tool to help home buyers determine the absolute must-haves for their new home, and what are the extended nice-to-haves. Some checklists are a home buying wish list. But as this post will illustrate, the key to this exercise is to actually narrow down your wish list to the true essentials (Must-Haves). Everything else is gravy (Nice-to-Haves)! This checklist will define your targeted house search criteria and help streamline your house hunting experience.

Extra Cost To Buy a House | What You Need to Know

February 18, 2022September 19, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

You’ve been saving to buy a new home, but what will it actually cost to buy a house you want? You have your down payment fund built up, and you’re pre-approved. It is our duty to inform you there are many fees, taxes and up front costs you’ll need to be prepared to pay – on top of your down payment. When you’re saving up to buy your dream home, these additional costs to buy a house. Read More “Extra Cost To Buy a House | What You Need to Know”

Open House: Guide to Homeowners Associations

August 15, 2021September 19, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

You might have heard of a homeowners association from a relative, coworker or friend. And your experience with a homeowners association is probably highly negative or highly positive, depending on your acquaintance’s experience. So, what exactly is this polarizing component of different communities? In this Open House, we’ll dive deep into what a homeowners association is and if they’re the right fit for you. Read More “Open House: Guide to Homeowners Associations”

15 Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying and Selling

August 8, 2021September 18, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

The difference between the right questions to ask a real estate agent and the wrong questions, can make all the difference in your outcome – whether buying or selling a home. Ideally you are going to be working very closely with this individual throughout the buying or selling process, so good communication will be one of the primary characteristics you will want to foster early in the relationship. One of the best ways to open up the communication channels is to ask them questions, answer their questions and keep everything as clear as possible. Read on for tips about things to discuss with your agent.

Home Loans for Law Enforcement | Which Mortgage Option is Right for You?

May 28, 2021August 29, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

There are home loans for law enforcement that are a great option to purchase a new home. Police officers have an extremely difficult job serving their communities. So, when it comes to buying a house, thankfully there are a number of great home loan options for law enforcement, as well as down payment assistance programs. Let’s take a look at some of the most common types of home loans for law enforcement to buy a house, and how Homes for Heroes can help save you some money.

Down Payment Assistance for Law Enforcement | Unlocking Homeownership

May 26, 2021August 29, 2024 / in Buy a House / Luke Feldbrugge

Grants, home buying programs and down payment assistance for law enforcement can provide an opportunity to save some money on the purchase of a new home. If you’re exploring down payment assistance (DPA) and money saving options, this post sheds light on various down payment assistance, loan types, grants and exclusive home buying programs to assist law enforcement personnel in saving money when purchasing a house.

USDA Home Loans for Police Officers

May 26, 2021August 29, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

There are several types of home loans for police officers out there. But, did you know that there is a specific government-backed loan that requires zero down payment, designed for lower credit scores and first time home buyers, and can be used across most of the United States? It’s called a USDA Home Loan, and it’s the perfect deal of a police mortgage program.

Law Enforcement First Time Home Buyer

May 17, 2021September 18, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

Congratulations on starting your home search! One of the biggest challenges is knowing where to start. Luckily, you’re in the right place. Homes for Heroes breaks down what you need to know as a first time home buyer and a law enforcement hero. Follow these steps to buy the perfect first home.

FHA Home Loans for Police Officers

May 13, 2021August 29, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

Being involved and understanding your community is something that police officers strive to do. To do that, buying a home in the community you serve makes sense. But, coming up with the credit score or down payment requirements to buy a home might seem unobtainable. Luckily, there are FHA home loans for police officers that require a smaller down payment and lower credit score. Whether you’re a first time home buyer or looking to buy again, let’s see if a FHA home loan is the right loan for you.

USDA Home Loans for Law Enforcement

May 11, 2021August 29, 2024 / in Buy a House / Homes for Heroes

There are several types of home loans for law enforcement professionals out there. There are loans for first time home buyers, or mortgages to buy a home with no money down. But did you know that there is a certain government-backed loan that requires zero down payment, first time home buyers can qualify for it, along with people with lower credit scores, that can be used across most of the United States? It’s called a USDA Home Loan, and for law enforcement, it’s the perfect solution for a home loan.

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