By Linda Reynolds, Broker, Reynolds Realty Gulf Coast (License #BK3021695)Quick answer: An FHA loan is a mortgage made by a private lender and insured by the Federal Housing Administration. It allows a smaller down payment, 3.5% with a credit score of 580 or higher, and more flexible credit ... Continue Reading » about FHA Loan Basics for Apollo Beach Homebuyers
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El Molcajetes in Palmetto Florida
Looking for a great Mexican resturant in the Palmetto area? Then you must try El Molcajetes. I have eaten there for years and never once got a bad meal. They recently moved to US Hwy 301 and now have a larger facility that can better handle the crowds of people that flock there on a daily basis to ... Continue Reading » about El Molcajetes in Palmetto Florida
Going Greener Can Build Stronger Communities in Ruskin
Have you ever thought about it? Going greener can build stronger communities. Interesting information exists online about going green and stronger communities. In fact, a report on planning.org presents the following information: “For those concerned that green spaces may foster crime and illegal ... Continue Reading » about Going Greener Can Build Stronger Communities in Ruskin
Renovations Buyers Like to See in Riverview
All updates are created equal. Right? No, they’re not. Some, like a “man cave” or lavish new bathroom, are for your own enjoyment. You may already know that the ROI, or return on investment, won’t be as much when you place the home on the market with these investments. However, you might want to ... Continue Reading » about Renovations Buyers Like to See in Riverview
Parrish Homeowners – What’s an ADU?
There was a time when it was common for multiple generations to live in the same home. Today, it’s not uncommon for aging parents to move in with their kids or for college students who are trying to get their finances in order to move in. What’s an ADU? Some homeowners use their extra space to build ... Continue Reading » about Parrish Homeowners – What’s an ADU?
3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Playing in the Real Estate Game
So you’ve seen your umpteenth infomercial with the guy in his neatly pressed button-upped white T-Shirt grinning ear to ear waving his rock-solid no-money-down rags-to-riches real estate investment course for 3 easy payments of a gazillion dollars (but only if you call now) and now you are thinking, ... Continue Reading » about 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Playing in the Real Estate Game