Dec 14, 2010 | IN THE NEWS, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
“What caused the housing market collapse?” The Restivo Team was asked that by a group of FIU students researching the real estate market in South Florida. A bit of this … a bit of that … Did it have something to do with Hurricane...
Nov 9, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE, MIAMI REAL ESTATE
Once the Restivo Team has found you a home you really like, there are some questions you may want to ask. A home inspection will answer many of them, but make sure you know everything that’s important to making the decision. Some general questions include: When...
Oct 4, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE
The biggest upfront cost in purchasing a home is the down payment. Traditional lenders typically expect borrowers to put at least 20% of a loans total amount down. If a borrower is unable to do that, they are required to purchase Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI),...
Sep 20, 2010 | BUYER'S ADVICE
Applying for a loan can seem like a daunting task. Use these tips as a starting point and make it easier to understand what you’re getting yourself into. You should ask your lending institution for a list of its current mortgage rates. Also ask the lender...
Sep 14, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
When considering financing options, you will want to review many different things about the loans being offered to you. Home loans are available to consumers from thrift institutions which include commercial banks, credit unions, mortgage companies and mortgage...
