Oct 22, 2010 | COMMUNITY INFORMATION, MIAMI REAL ESTATE, MIAMI'S TOP NEIGHBORHOODS
The City of Coral Gables has been named Playful City USA for the second year in a row. KaBOOM! recently announced the achievement, naming the Gables as one of 118 communities in 35 states to be recognized for their commitment to take action for play. Every year,...
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 28, 2010 | MIAMI REAL ESTATE
There are some things you should ask your lender when you are looking to purchase a new home. What kind of loans do they offer? What kind of loan do they recommend? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the loan structure? What’s the current mortgage...
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...