Tax Assessor
Zillow for comps?
_I would never use a "Zestimate" for comps. If you can
access your local MLS you can do a search on there. (they usually have a
public access part). Also, if your local assessors office has a
website you can do a search through there or call them. Getting an
appraisal is good, if you don't mind spending the money. However, if
you are putting an offer in, I would call the lender you are planning on
using and ask them who they suggest.
Department of Vereans Affairs
Want to find out more about your VA home loan, or even your G.I. Bill, this is where all your facts and figures originate. This is the source.
VA Loan First Time Home Buyer Guide
Walthrough process on buying a home with your VA loan.
Home Buying Institute
It's important to know what type of loan you're applying for; and surprising that there are so many. Be sure you're aware of the specifics of your loan to avoid paying double or triple the value of your home by the time you pay it off.
U.S. Bank
One of the highest rated banks by J.D. Power.
Richmond American Homes
Richmond American Homes is an agency that has a preset type of home built for you in a designated community; they have communities all accross the nation ranging from prices of $100k ~ $400k.
Meritage Homes
This is another company that will build a new home in a specific location for you; BBB ranks them as A+; if you've had a home built by them, please share your experience in the blog section.
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What county is my property in?
Bankrate.comPowerful financial tools and resources. For example select calculators > mortgage to do calculations based on a specific mortgage rate or you can always use the calculator below.
Better Busines Bureau
Unsure about a specific company? Run it through BBB to get some quick validity, this may settle your concerns.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD is here to help! Pay close attention to the programs available through HUD such as the 203(k) program that offers low-cost loans to low-income families.
National Council of State Housing Finance Agencies
Similar to HUD, very much worth reviewing especially if you're a first time home buyer. Take a look at the members section then select your state for listings of programs available.
homebuyingguide.orgLinks, tips, and guides to buying a home; very clear-cut and to the point.
Robert Allen http://www.robertgallen.com/nothingdownrealestate.php Recasting vs. Refinancing - Find out the difference here.
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Use the following list of sites to locate your home:
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What's a short sale?
A short sale means: to sell the home for less money than is OWED. this typically happens when the OWNER cannot afford the payments > therefore he/she needs to get rid of the house and the only way for them to do this is to sell the house.
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auction.com
Here you can actually bid on houses. Mostly homes that have been foreclosed on and are now bank owned properties. I'm still researching, but I think you have to pay cash when you win an auction - regardless there is still private funding available for that scenario. |