Tag Archive: Winter Haven Home Loans

Owning vs. Renting Your Winter Haven, Florida Home: What are the Real Costs?

TweetA commonly repeated statement among real estate and mortgage professionals here in Winter Haven and elsewhere is that —   before a true housing recovery can begin —  the  cost of financing a home versus renting one must return to historical levels. If this is true, then hold on to your hats, folks – as…

The $8,000 Tax Credit – What Winter Haven, Florida Homebuyers Need to Know

TweetI’ve received a lot of questions about the recent stimulus package and the $8,000 “First-Time Home Buyer”   tax credit that is part of it.   There are many scenarios and questions about who does and who does not qualify… and even the term “First-time home buyer” is not entirely correct! Here are some of…

Winter Haven Mortgage Rates Climb Higher – Is China to Blame?

Winter Haven, Florida mortgage rates may climb higher thanks to Geithner’s statement that China may be manipulating its currency.

Have Winter Haven, FL Mortgage Rates Finally Hit Bottom?

Have Winter Haven, FL Mortgage Rates Finally Hit Bottom? Winter Haven mortgage rates have been great over the past 11 weeks, but rates and fees are starting to climb. Could we have hit bottom?