Home Buying Articles

Buying a Home – Are You Ready to Start Your Home Search?

If you have been following the Moreira Team Blog, you will have seen our ongoing series breaking down the seven key… Read More 4 min read

Buying a Home? Get Your Finances in Order First!

If you are planning to buy a home and apply for a mortgage loan, there are many steps you will need… Read More 3 min read

What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a House?

It is the American Dream to own a home. However, a purchase this big doesn’t happen overnight. You will have a… Read More 3 min read

VA Purchase Loans

The VA Purchase Loan Process If you are either a Veteran or an active member of the military, you can obtain… Read More 2 min read

5 Mortgage Tips for First Time Home Buyers

Buying your first home is a very exciting event. It’s what the American Dream is all about. However, it is important… Read More 3 min read

7 Questions and Answers For Buying a Home and Financing the Purchase

What Mortgage Options Are Available? Buying and Financing A Home – Home loan lenders now offer several affordable mortgage options which… Read More 3 min read

What You Should and Should Not Do When Searching For a Home to Buy

Searching for a home – there is something so exciting about looking for a beautiful home to move into. You can… Read More 4 min read

Case Study #8 – Conventional Loan with 10% Down

The Client Our client came to us wanting to purchase a home with 10% down. Loan Type – Purchase  Program –… Read More 2 min read

How Strong is My Mortgage Pre-Approval?

If you want to buy a property, the first thing that you need to do is get pre-approved for a mortgage.… Read More 5 min read

The Best Way to Get a Mortgage When You Are Self-Employed

Over the last 10 years, acquiring a mortgage has become very difficult if you are self-employed. Before 2007, individuals who did… Read More 3 min read

Case Study #7 – Jumbo Loan Without 20% Down

The Client Our client came to us wanting to purchase a luxury property. Loan Type – Purchase Program – Conventional 80/10/10… Read More 2 min read

What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a House – Are You Ready?

How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Buying a House Ever wonder what credit score is needed to buy a house?… Read More 3 min read

Case Study #6 – 100% Financed, VA Purchase Loan

The Client Our client came to us wanting to purchase a home with 100% financing. Loan Type – Purchase  Program –… Read More 2 min read

How Do I Know If I’m Ready to Buy a Home?

Buying a home is a pretty big deal, and you want to make sure that before you make that decision you… Read More 1 min read

Case Study #5 – Bigger Home and Better Schools, on a Budget

The Client Our client wanted to purchase a larger home located in a great school district. Loan Type – Purchase  Program… Read More 2 min read

Buying A Home: The Final Walk-Through?

Well, as buying a home stories go, this will likely be the first opportunity to examine the house without furniture giving you… Read More 1 min read

How do I Begin the Process of Buying a Home?

Buying a home is a huge decision. Having a plan early on in the process is key to a good home… Read More 1 min read

Home Buying Questions that Need Asking

If you have home buying questions (and you should always have questions when buying a house), the focus should be on… Read More 1 min read

Case Study #4 – Relocating on a Tight Schedule

The Client Our client was relocating for work and had to buy quickly. Loan Type – Purchase  Program – Conventional 5%… Read More 2 min read

Case Study #2 – Low Down Payment and Specific Monthly Budget

The Client Our client was relocating to a new city and was looking for a home big enough for his family… Read More 2 min read