Thursday, August 21, 2014

Making an Offer

When you're buying a house, it's important to be prepared for all the steps involved, from looking at what's on the market to making an offer. And when it comes to making an offer, there are a few things you can do to make the process easier and that "yes" answer from the sellers more likely, without hurting yourself.

Check out these tips from US News Money: 4 Rules to Live By When Making an Offer on a House

If you're in the Grand Junction area, contact me - I'll help you with all the steps of buying!

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

How Your Kids Affect Your VA Loan

If you're a parent and a veteran, this article will help you understand three ways that your kids affect your ability to get a VA loan for your new home. The cost of daycare, regular expenses and child support (whether paid or received) need to be taken into account when calculating your debt-to-income ratio.

Read on for more: http://www.veteransunited.com/futurehomeowners/how-the-cost-of-children-could-help-or-harm-your-va-loan/