We’ve talked about credit scores before here on AHRN, both in general and how they specifically relate to your ability to rent a home or apartment. In this piece we’ll cover the way your credit affects your ability to buy (or not buy) a house. But first a quick recap of what a credit score […]
Home Buying Process
The Steps to Getting a VA Loan
Most members of the military community have probably heard a thing or two about VA Home Loans. In short, the program provides servicemembers, vets, and some spouses mortgages with zero-money-down loans backed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. If you qualify and want to buy a home, chances are you’ll happily take advantage of such […]
What is a Contingent Offer?
The simple answer is: an offer to purchase a home that the seller has accepted, but won’t be finalized until certain conditions are met. That’s the comprehensively brief explanation. But what’s worth digging into are the kinds of contingent offers you may come across as a buyer or seller. Here are some of the most […]
A Quick Guide to HOA Fees
If you’re considering buying a home in a gated, planned, co-op, otherwise organized community, or condominium complex you’ll come across the phrase “Homeowner’s Association” (or its abbreviated form: HOA). If you’re unfamiliar with this term, here’s a quick explanation: HOA’s oversee the management, upkeep and community standards of your neighborhood. Most often, real estate developers […]
Webinar Replay: The Power of VA Loans
What You Need to Know About VA Loans AHRN kicked off our first ever Military Member Webinar! We partnered with AHRN Military VA Lender, Tony Dias, & Certified Real Estate Agent, Laurie Bartlett, to deliver you all the important VA Loan must-know’s. If you missed this Webinar, have no fear, we have the replay for […]
Military Real Estate Agent Partnership Proves Success
Laurie Bartlett partnered with AHRN.com in December of 2018, and within weeks she was connecting with ready-to-move AHRN Military Members in her area. As part of the Certified Real Estate Agent partnership, AHRN automatically generates opted-in leads – seeking local real estate help – directly to the agent in real -time. As Laurie continued to […]
VA Home Loan Myths – Clearing Up Misconceptions
Buying? Selling? Have you looked into Veterans Affairs loans? VA loans are a great perk of current or former military service. They can help military members buy a home at a lower interest rate than a traditional loan and most often with no money down. However, some service members believe it took them longer to […]
Trump’s First Move Could Cost FHA Borrowers Thousands
Almost immediately after being sworn into office, President Donald J. Trump suspended a pending rate cut to FHA mortgage insurance that the outgoing administration implemented just a week earlier. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced Jan. 9 that it would reduce the annual insurance premiums most borrowers will by pay by a quarter of a […]
Identity Theft Can Rob You of House and Home
Owning a home is the quintessential American dream. But that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare if your identity is stolen in the process. A new survey uncovered some shocking information about the mortgage process and how you can be susceptible to identity theft. More than 70 percent of mortgage companies use information-sharing practices […]