(BPT) - For many Americans, the biggest hurdle in buying a home is the down payment. According to a recent report, 49% of non-homeowners stated that not having enough money for a down payment and closing costs was a major obstacle to purchasing a home. Many people also mistakenly believe lenders require a 20% down payment to qualify for mortgage financing. Data shows that by using private mortgage insurance (MI), millions of homebuyers with down payments as low as 3% or 5% have been approved Continue Reading ...

Atlanta New Construction Warranty Inspection | When you purchase a cellular phone, you get a 1-year warranty that usually covers manufacturing defects and hardware malfunctions but not damage from accidents and misuse of products. This warranty is a guarantee for repair and replacement within a specific period of time. In a real estate transaction, most builders offer a 1-Year or 11th Month Builder’s Warranty. Most new home buyers do not realize the importance of a builder’s warranty Continue Reading ...

(BPT) - Are you looking for fun ways to spend time with loved ones this holiday season? Crafting DIY decorations is a perfect way to do so, providing an opportunity for you to get creative and make cheerful and festive pieces you'll cherish all season long. Another perk of making delightful holiday creations is making memories - which is what the season is really about. So, fill your mugs with cider or hot cocoa and get ready for some holiday happiness with these three easy DIY decor Continue Reading ...

Southern Home Inspection Services - Your dream of selling your home is now becoming a reality as you and a buyer finally agreed on a price. The final details commence and one of those is a home inspection by the buyer. Because a home purchase is a crucial time for buyers, most of them hire professionals to look around the home before finally closing the deal. Great news! You don’t need to panic. Just follow this Home Inspections Atlanta GA checklist for sellers so you don’t get caught Continue Reading ...

It’s totally understandable how exciting it is to finally be able to call a house as your own. Though you’re not really closing the deal yet, pretty sure you’ve set eyes on a particular property over a thousand other listings. You might start imagining how to set the indoor theme or how to rock the whole place. But, before you start doing all that, let’s take a few steps back, shall we? Our goal in conducting our Home Inspections Atlanta GA for 2-5 hours is to help buyers such as Continue Reading ...