When it comes to your financial future, there are a whole lot of businesses and services out there looking to lend a hand. So many, in fact, that it can get a bit muddled when you try to figure out who exactly you need to help you with what. That goes double when it comes […]
Purchasing a Home
What is a Home Warranty?
That’s a perfectly reasonable question you may ask yourself, someone else, or the internet. If you’re in the process of buying a home, or even thinking about buying one, the phrase “home warranty” will cross your path. And it’s well worth knowing what it means, how to get one, and whether or not you should […]
Deed vs Title
The language of real estate, much like that used in any sort of transaction or activity that necessitates a lot of legal paperwork, can get a bit tricky. Everybody involved will bandy about a lot of phrases and terms, some of which you may have never heard before. Some of them may make absolutely no […]
The Credit Score You Need To Buy A House
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 […]
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 […]
VA Lender Partner Case Study: Aligned Mortgage Sees Success
This Case Study describes how Aligned Mortgage partnered with AHRN to drive $5MM in VA Loans in less than 10 months. Led by Tony Dias, the Steward of Aligned in the Hawaii-based franchise, displayed passion and commitment to educate all generated AHRN leads on the VA Loan and the benefits offered to the Military. Without […]
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 […]
Understand the Home Buying Language Dictionary
If you are preparing to buy home, you have already discovered that the real estate and mortgage industries pretty much have their own language! AHRN has outlined the terms you are likely to see in your experience. To help you begin the process of buying your home with confidence reference our Dictionary. A Acceptance: Agreeing […]