Archive for the 'Real Estate' Category

About Replacement Windows in Connecticut and Other New England States

Homes may need new windows at some point. If you’re located in New England, certain times are better for outdoor repairs, particularly roofing, but windows, on the other hand, can be changed all year round. Whether you live in Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Maine, your home may need replacement windows at some point during its [...]

Learning the Truth about Adjustable Rate Mortgages

ARM Is this the Best Mortgage Loan for You?
While there are many different types of mortgages, one of the most popular is the Adjustable Rate Mortgage, also referred to as ARM. In this case, the amount of interest would fluctuate based on the current market. Because of this, the monthly mortgage payment [...]

FHA 203k Rehab Mortgage Loan

FHA 203K Rehab Loan – Buy Or Repair Your Home!
Certainly you have heard about the negative news recently about the real estate market and the surplus of foreclosed homes on the market. You may be thinking that right now is a great time to take advantage of the low interest rates and purchase one of [...]

The New and Improved Home Buyer Tax Credit

The much-anticipated extension to the home buyer tax credit has finally been approved.  The President signed the extension into law last month.
If you are looking to purchase your first home, you have been eligible for tax credits of up to $8,000 since last January as part of this year’s economic stimulus package.  You will continue [...]

Meriden Fixer-upper, Is A Fixer-upper Right For You

Meriden Fixer-upper, Is A Fixer-upper Right For You
There are many reasons to consider purchasing a fixer-upper in the Meriden, Connecticut area.  Sometimes buying and rehabbing a property is the only way a buyer can afford to become a homeowner.  In other cases purchasing a fixer-upper allows the buyer to purchase in a neighborhood they otherwise [...]