FHA loan limits for Puerto Rico – 2019
Here are the FHA loan limits for the Puerto Rico counties. Homebuyers only require a 3.5% down payment with an FHA mortgage if they stay at or below the maximum Read More …
AVOID THESE MISTAKES THAT DELAY LENDER APPROVALS
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’re likely realizing that one of the most important parts of the process is getting approved for a mortgage that works for Read More …
Local REALTOR® Jocelyn Ucedo Awarded RENE Certification
FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO, Dec 22 2019 – JOCELYN UCEDO with Island Homes Puerto Rico has been awarded the Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) certification, the premier negotiation credential in the Read More …
The How-To of Buying a Ceiling Fan
Just like other details of your home, sometimes fans (and their light fixtures) can make or break a room. While their appearance is important, keep in mind there are other Read More …
REFRESH YOUR TILE GROUT
Bathroom tile grout can become quite the headache. Being a high traffic area, it can feel impossible to keep sparkling clean in these areas, especially in mold-prone spots near toilets Read More …
HOW TO FIX 5 COMMON BATHROOM ISSUES
Homeownership has plenty of perks. You can make changes whenever you want, but that also means you are responsible for making any fixes that you want (or need)! Instead of Read More …
New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy A Home in 2020
If 2020 is the year for you to buy a home, consider making these 5 New Year’s resolutions to help you be as prepared as possible to become a homeowner. Read More …
PREVENTING + REMOVING TOXIC MOLD
Mold is all around us. It grows in nature, so it often ends up on the exterior of our home and in our basement if the conditions are right. It Read More …
A+ Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Pro [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights: Hiring a real estate professional to help you buy your dream home or sell your current house is one of the most powerful decisions you can make. A Read More …
The Role Access Plays in Getting Your House Sold
So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process and you’ve been asked what level of access you want to provide Read More …
Millennial Buying Power Poised to Boost Homeownership
In a recent article by Realtor Magazine, Mark Fleming, Chief Economist of First American Financial Corporation, notes, “The largest group of millennials by birth year will turn 30 in 2020, which puts them entering Read More …
Things to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large Read More …
What Buyers Need to Know About HOAs
When searching for a home, you may end up selecting a property in a community with a Homeowners Association (HOA). Before you buy, it’s important to know how an HOA Read More …
One of the Top Reasons to Own a Home
One of the benefits of homeownership is that it is a “forced savings plan.” Here’s how it works: You make a mortgage payment each month. Part of that payment is applied to Read More …
Is Your House “Priced to Sell Immediately”?
In today’s real estate market, more houses are coming to market every day. Eager buyers are searching for their dream homes, so setting the right price for your house is Read More …
Should You Fix Your House Up or Sell Now?
With the fall season upon us, change is in the air. For many families, children are growing up and moving out of the house, maybe leaving for college or taking Read More …
What Is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: The “cost of waiting to buy” is defined as the additional funds necessary to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period Read More …
Energy Saving Tips That Will Lower Your Bills
Temperatures are rising which means that your utility bills are likely on the rise too. With the average American spending around $200 a month on energy, most are looking for Read More …
FHA Issues New Condominium Rule
Comprehensive policy revisions include the ability to approve individual units in non-approved condo projects WASHINGTON – In an effort to promote affordable and sustainable homeownership, especially among credit-worthy first-time buyers, Read More …
Child & Pet Proofing Your Home
You’ve just finished spring cleaning, and summer is approaching quickly. Summer means longer days and later nights, and usually more traffic in your home. With play dates, game nights, and Read More …