In the market for a vacation home? Whether you’re dreaming of a beachfront paradise or a backcountry lodge, a second home can spice up your life. While it’s fun to think about warm winters and family reunions in the sand, purchasing a vacation residence is a huge financial decision. Here are 7 tips to keep in mind before you buy.
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Like you, we have spent the last several days and weeks learning about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is impacting our world. We are closely following the
Centers for Disease Control's (CDC)
guidelines and recommendations on the steps we can take to help prevent the spread of the virus. Here are some highlights per CDC guidance:
Energy Efficiency
energystar.gov: Use this site for information on clothes washers, refrigerators, dishwashers, room air-conditioners and other appliances with the Energy Star® label. There is also a search tool for locating stores that sell EnergyStar in your area of the country.
homeenergysaver.lbl.gov: The Home Energy SaverTM is an Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in homes. It is designed to help you identify how best to save energy and find the resources to do so. It is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency.
eren.doe.gov: The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy within DOE developed a very helpful “Energy Saver Guide” outlining basic steps on how to make your entire home as energy efficient as possible — from top to bottom.
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The essential credit check-list for boosting your credit.
When it comes to obtaining the best interest rate and terms on a mortgage, good credit is critical. If you’re thinking about buying a home, the first thing you should do is ensure your credit score is in tip-top shape before you explore financing options.
HomeTraq provides free resources, education, and training for home-buyers, home-sellers, realtors, and lenders. In this post we wanted to outline the must-know resources on your home-hunting journey.
Below you will find all the relevant organizations and government websites that will greatly enhance your home-hunting experience.
va.gov: The website for the Veterans Administration (VA) includes information and eligibility requirements for the agency’s loan programs.
hud.gov: The website for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides information on the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage product and extensive background material on the homebuying process.
rurdev.usda.gov/rhs: The site of the Rural Housing Services within the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides information on their mortgage loan programs.
ncsha.org: The website of the National Coalition of StateHousing Agencies provides a directory of State Housing Agencies.
mbaa.org: The Mortgage Bankers Association of America is the trade group
for mortgage bankers. Its site includes some basic consumer information on the mortgage process.
namb.org: The National Association of Mortgage Brokers is a trade group. Its site includes a search feature to locate members in your area.
HomeTraq provides you with the superior home-hunting experience. Create a free account and tour any home within 3-5 minutes. A realtor will meet you there. No commitment. No payment. No obligation.
Buying or selling a home can be a stressful and worrying time. Here at HomeTraq we want to make sure you are given the options of the best people to get the job done but what are the signs that it may be time for a new agent?
Viewing a property can take longer than expected with balancing your schedule and the agents schedule, HomeTraq is designed to streamline your experience
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