Are you suddenly struggling to pay your mortgage? A loan modification can save your home if you have had a sudden loss of income. It can be a great tool if you need some time to get back on your feet. If you are interested in taking out a mortgage speak with a mortgage company to find out if they allow loan modifications with their services.
Homes for Heroes wants you to be in affordable housing at all times. If things aren’t adding up, there is help available.
Buying a home can be a long, difficult process. But when you finally make an offer on a house and that offer is accepted, there’s a moment of jubilation, excitement and relief. Unfortunately, this isn’t the end of the home-buying process. You have simply entered a new phase known as “under contract.” But what does being under contract actually mean? And what more do you have to do to complete the purchase and finally own your home? Here’s what you can expect now that you are officially under contract. Read More
“We Are Under Contract, Now What?”
What is Homes for Heroes? In short, we’re an organization dedicated to honoring the heroes in American communities by helping them save money when buying, selling or refinancing a home or mortgage. But our mission extends much further than that. We look to build partnerships with real estate, mortgage and local business specialists to build a community that supports heroes.
Are you buying your first house and feel confused by the real estate terminology? If so, don’t worry because you are not alone.
Homes for Heroes strives to build up your real estate knowledge and help you locate your new home. Read on to learn all about one of the most important parts of buying a house – the good faith deposit.
Read More “What is a Good Faith Deposit and Will I Need It?”
If you’re a homeowner or someone who is looking to buy or sell your home, you might be wondering what the outlook and history are of appreciation rates. Appreciation rates can determine the amount your house is worth and the amount in which it can sell.
Home appreciation rates are not the same for different areas. Depending on where you live in the United States, your home may be worth more or less than the national average.
Getting to know what first time home buying programs are available, and learning what they can provide you and your family is a good first step to take before buying your first home. Going through the process of buying your first home can be a bit intimidating. It tends to be a big purchase, with many steps, and typically costs a lot of money. Here we provide a snapshot of different first time home buying programs that may be available to you. As you take this significant step toward owning a home, we want to help you get the most you can, for the least amount of money. Read More “First Time Home Buying Programs | How to Get Them”
Homes for Heroes was created after the September 11th terrorist attacks to give back to our American heroes. These heroes are those who dedicate their lives to serving those in their communities. The teachers, firefighters and EMS, healthcare professionals, law enforcement and police officers, and active, reserve, and veteran military professionals. We appreciate all that you do for our families and communities. We would be honored to assist you on your journey to get a home loan and secure your dream of homeownership. Read More “How to Get a Home Loan with Homes for Heroes”
Texturing walls allows you to choose the style that suits you, and turn a flat, dull space into something with personality. It’s all about turning your space into what you want. Just make sure that you take it one step at a time. The addition of textured walls will feature your unique style, and by doing it yourself you’ll save money. This post provides you with the primary wall texture options, what you’ll need to do it and steps to make it happen.
You want to become a homeowner, but you’re not sure how to go about it. The process can speedily become confusing and overwhelming, even for teachers! With terms like a lender, appraisals, amortization, and escrow being thrown around like confetti, you may find yourself hovering the mouse just above the “add to cart” button on Amazon with a degrading, big yellow book staring you down: “Home Buying for Dummies.”
Read More “If You’re Living on a NC Teacher Salary, Here’s How to Buy a House”
As days get longer and weather improves, we all have opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Make sure to take advantage of this seasonal change to do a check up on the exterior of your home. Inspecting for any signs dry rot should be top of your list. Early detection is key to keeping dry rot repairs an inexpensive do it yourself project. When you know what to look for you can save time and money by stopping the rot and keeping your home investment in tip-top shape.
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