FHA
WHAT IS IT? The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a quasi-governmental entity. The FHA was created to oversee and support financial institutions that utilize the FHA program to assist lower to moderate-income buyers and sellers. It also assists real estate borrowers by offering an easier to qualify mortgage program. This finance program for mortgages generally
Appraisal Consulting
APPRAISAL CONSULTINGUS Realty Consultants LLC has a direct connection to a Certified Residential Appraiser here in Massachusetts and will be more than happy to assist with any appraisal or real estate needs you may have. MANY REASONS TO GET AN APPRAISAL Every year, countless people in the United States buy, sell, transfer or refinance their
Referral Services
Not everyone feels comfortable taking on a big project by themselves. Real estate is the largest purchase in most people’s lives. Many people have only lived in one or two properties. First-time buyers are typically very nervous and at a disadvantage. There are so many moving parts to real estate transactions from forms, disclosures, and
For Sale by Owner
More and more homeowners today are choosing to sell their homes FSBO (For Sale By Owner) and foregoing the help of a real estate agent. Selling your home by this method can end up saving you a potential “hefty” commission (industry average is 4-7% of the home’s selling price). Many FSBO sellers feel that they
Home Owners in Distress
STUFF HAPPENS We at US Realty Consultants LLC. understand that and see it all the time. You are not alone. CASH BUYERS There are many “cash buyers” out there that are always looking to take advantage of someone in trouble. While sometimes they may be your best bet, oftentimes they are looking to get the
Estate & Probate Appraisals
The settlement of someone’s estate is often-times very stressful but very important. It is up to the administrator or trustee to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and seamlessly as possible. You can count on US Realty Consultants LLC. to act expeditiously and professionally with as much respect to the client and
Divorce Appraisal Services
Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including who gets the house. There are generally two options regarding common real estate – it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can “buy out” the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to get an
Appraisals for Home Buyers
If you are currently in the process or you are just thinking of buying a property, the appraisal is a key component of the process. There are a dozen reasons why buyers absolutely should pay attention to the appraisal or ask for some private advanced consulting. I will start with the obvious and most popular
Pre-Listing Services
If you’re working with a real estate agent to list your property, more than likely they will provide you with a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that lists selected sales in your area as one of the first steps in determining what to set as the “Listing Price”. This step is vital if you’re going to