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Buying Your First Home? Realtors Are Your Professional Guides. Make Sure You Choose a Top Expert. 

You might be a bit afraid or intimidated by the whole process of buying your first home. As top Powhatan County and Western Richmond real estate experts, it's our job to guide you, from beginning to end. 

We will take the time to go through each and every step of the buying process. There are no dumb questions! 

Together, we will consider: 

- How much can you really afford? 

- How to qualify for a mortgage. 

- How much cash you should put down. 

- How to buy a home with little or nothing down. 

- What it takes to get approved for financing. What banks and other financial institutions are looking for. 

- How much your payments will be. 

- The tax advantages of buying. 

- Is renting or buying better for you? 

Tell us a bit about your situation below. We'll get right back to you. There is absolutely no charge, and we offer this to you with no strings attached. Please fill out the form below... 

New to the home buying process? Tell us your concerns. Ask us questions. It's our job to help! There's no obligation, and we promise to get back to you quickly... 

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Real Estate Tips

Financing Your Home >Lenders Want to Say Yes

If you wish to buy a home but consider yourself incapable of getting credit, you may be living in the past in terms of assessing your financial situation. Lenders have become more flexible in underwriting mortgage loans.

A recent survey of mortgage lenders revealed some interesting trends. Ninety-six percent of those surveyed had cut their standard down payment requirements for moderate-income buyers, and 93% said they are more lenient regarding debt-to-income-ratios. Ninety-four percent of those surveyed said they now have more flexible approaches to credit histories, and look at rent and utility payments more than credit cards. Seventy-nine percent of lenders say they have relaxed employment criteria. They now look more at your capacity to generate a stable flow of income rather than requiring a long history at one job.

There are more lenders today, and they are in fierce competition with each other. The home loan industry has created entire markets that cater to those with less-than-perfect credit.

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Real Estate Trivia

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Which famous home designed by Thomas Jefferson showed forms of Greek and Roman architecture?

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Monticello, begun in 1769, was later enlarged in keeping with its classical forms.
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3812 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA. 23139
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Hank Cosby and his team know the Powhatan and Richmond areas well. You deserve their expertise, knowledge, and commitment on your side. Please do not hesitate to contact Hank and his team for more information.

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