It’s well understood that real estate “season” picks up in early spring and lasts until early fall. In general, people simply prefer not to move in the winter as it’s colder and everyone is busy with holidays. Typically, people do not want to be between homes over Christmas. There can, however, be some pretty big […]
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Buying a House in the Winter Months
3 Things Never to Do Before You Close on a House
Whether you’re a first time home buyer or this is your third or fourth time through the home buying process, buying a home can be both exciting and slightly terrifying. After all, it is the biggest financial decision that most people ever make and the last thing you’d want is to mess it up somehow. […]
How to Buy a House in a Seller’s Market
If you’ve spent any time looking for houses in the past several months, you know that the market is currently in the seller’s favor. Houses are flying off the market and it can be very frustrating for a potential homebuyer to find what they’re looking for and beat out the competition in order to secure […]
Nine Things to Avoid When Buying a House
Buying a home is a huge commitment, and home mortgage companies understand this as much as anyone. Follow some of these tips to avoid getting declined or having your interest rates rise! Do not quit your job – This includes retiring or becoming self-employed. You were pre-qualified by your lender based on your job with […]
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Required Documents
- 2 most recent paycheck stubs
- 2 months of bank statements (checking, savings, etc.)
- 2 years full federal tax returns (including W-2s and 1099s)
- Copy of your driver’s license
- Insurance agent contact information
If applicable, the following items will also be needed
- Divorce decree
- Bankruptcy papers
- Proof of child support
- Awards letter (social security and pension)