Come Aug. 1, having a full service real estate team that you trust will be crucial to closing your deal quickly and efficiently. As you vet your list of transaction partners, consider how important it will become to work with a hyperlocal appraiser. "When you work with a third party appraisal company, you never know where the appraisers are from," said Steve DiMarco, president of Key Mortgage Ser...
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will make a major change in mortgage qualification and student loans in September of this year - one that could negatively affect many potential buyers. Previously, borrowers with a 12-month deferment or more on student loans did not have these costs counted against them. After Sept. 14, 2015, all student loan payments will need to be included in the quali...
There's no question that there will be a lot of changes after Aug. 1, but it isn't as bad as the media is making it out to be. You'll just need a shift in your mindset. "The No. 1 thing you can do to help your transactions go smoothly after Aug. 1 is to have a team you can trust," said Steve DiMarco, president of Key Mortgage Services, Inc. "The more control you have over your deal, the fewer del...
Pops of accent color have had us starry eyed for a few years, but this summer we are falling in love with the opulence of rich hues from floor to ceiling. Your master bedroom should be a celebration of rest, incorporating brave colors that evoke comfort. Gem tones, lavish patterns, and ornate fabrics create a space fit for royalty. If you aren't ready to commit to splashing a gem tone across yo...
