What is Homes for Heroes? In short, we’re an organization dedicated to honoring the heroes in American communities by helping them save money when buying, selling or refinancing a home or mortgage. But our mission extends much further than that. We look to build partnerships with real estate, mortgage and local business specialists to build a community that supports heroes.
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What is a Good Faith Deposit and Will I Need It?
Are you buying your first house and feel confused by the real estate terminology? If so, don’t worry because you are not alone.
Homes for Heroes strives to build up your real estate knowledge and help you locate your new home. Read on to learn all about one of the most important parts of buying a house – the good faith deposit.
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What are Normal Home Appreciation Rates?
If you’re a homeowner or someone who is looking to buy or sell your home, you might be wondering what the outlook and history are of appreciation rates. Appreciation rates can determine the amount your house is worth and the amount in which it can sell.
Home appreciation rates are not the same for different areas. Depending on where you live in the United States, your home may be worth more or less than the national average.
First Time Home Buying Programs | How to Get Them
Getting to know what first time home buying programs are available, and learning what they can provide you and your family is a good first step to take before buying your first home. Going through the process of buying your first home can be a bit intimidating. It tends to be a big purchase, with many steps, and typically costs a lot of money. Here we provide a snapshot of different first time home buying programs that may be available to you. As you take this significant step toward owning a home, we want to help you get the most you can, for the least amount of money. Read More “First Time Home Buying Programs | How to Get Them”
How to Pack (or move!) a Washer and Dryer
If you are preparing to move, your household appliances can be the biggest and most expensive things you’ll be packing. Just like anything else, they are subject to damage. If you are going to be moving your appliances from one home to another, or just merely placing them in storage, you will need to know how to keep them in good working order, so they still have a life for many years to come.
How to Get a Home Loan with Homes for Heroes
Homes for Heroes was created after the September 11th terrorist attacks to give back to our American heroes. These heroes are those who dedicate their lives to serving those in their communities. The teachers, firefighters and EMS, healthcare professionals, law enforcement and police officers, and active, reserve, and veteran military professionals. We appreciate all that you do for our families and communities. We would be honored to assist you on your journey to get a home loan and secure your dream of homeownership. Read More “How to Get a Home Loan with Homes for Heroes”
How to Texture a Wall Yourself
Texturing walls allows you to choose the style that suits you, and turn a flat, dull space into something with personality. It’s all about turning your space into what you want. Just make sure that you take it one step at a time. The addition of textured walls will feature your unique style, and by doing it yourself you’ll save money. This post provides you with the primary wall texture options, what you’ll need to do it and steps to make it happen.
23 Garage Sale Tips for a Successful Garage Sale
Garage sale tips are ideal for the first time or occasional garage sale merchant, but they also act as a good checklist for folks who regularly have these sales. Garage sales are fast, cheap and out of control. We can help with that last part. Here is our list of garage sale tips to help you get the sale going and have fun doing it.
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Let Homes for Heroes Help You With Home Loans for Registered Nurses
You put on your nursing scrubs and go to work helping others each day. Despite the stressful healthcare challenges thrown your way, especially recently, you keep giving your patients your very best professional care. When you take off your scrubs at the end of an exhausting shift, do you dream about retreating to a home of your own? If so, let Homes for Heroes help you on your home buying journey, with help finding homes and home loans for registered nurses like you.
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If You’re Living on a NC Teacher Salary, Here’s How to Buy a House
You want to become a homeowner, but you’re not sure how to go about it. The process can speedily become confusing and overwhelming, even for teachers! With terms like a lender, appraisals, amortization, and escrow being thrown around like confetti, you may find yourself hovering the mouse just above the “add to cart” button on Amazon with a degrading, big yellow book staring you down: “Home Buying for Dummies.”
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