Larson Real Estate

April 2009 - Posts

• What Happened? - an earlier post that deserves repeating

  The current housing crisis has definitely changed the "rules" of home buying. As a result, home buyers in this country have become increasingly confused and frustrated. Many people simply don't know how we got to this point, what the housing Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009 12:21 PM by Rose Larson, CRB Broker/Owner | 0 Comments

• Captain (Credit) Crunch

  Recent Economic Changes- * May 2006 - Borrowers needed a credit score of 620 to get the best rates. * APRIL 2009 - Borrowers need a credit score of 620 or above to get ANY rates. That's a significant difference. Credit has always been important when Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:38 AM by Rose Larson, CRB Broker/Owner | 0 Comments

• SMART SHOPPING FOR HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE

  When you buy a home, your mortgage lender will require a homeowners insurance policy in order to protect their interest in the home. In most cases, the lending institution owns most of the home during the first years of the home, until the homeowner gains Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:35 AM by Rose Larson, CRB Broker/Owner | 0 Comments

• Buying a Foreclosed Property

  You are probably already aware of the rise in home foreclosures that has occurred in recent months. After all, it has been in the news almost daily for several months now. But what you may not know is that many of the properties that get foreclosed upon Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:34 AM by Rose Larson, CRB Broker/Owner | 0 Comments

• What Does a Home Inspector Do?

  What Does a Home Inspector Do? In short, an inspector checks the safety and functionality of your potential home. He will focus primarily on the structural and mechanical aspects of the home (as opposed to cosmetic or aesthetic items). It's a good Read More... Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2009 11:31 AM by Rose Larson, CRB Broker/Owner | 0 Comments

• Downpayment Assistance available!

  Note that this information is outdated. Beginning Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 there will be bond money available to cover the 3.5% downpayment required by FHA loans. Hurry...this we be sure to dissappear fast. OKLAHOMA STATE BOND ISSUE JUST IN TIME--- BOND Read More... Posted Sunday, April 26, 2009 11:51 AM by Rose Larson, CRB Broker/Owner | 0 Comments Filed under: Announcements