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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Special Government Home Renovation Loan Program using Tyler TX FHA 203k Mortgage Loans. Many are not aware of a special government loan program that is actually a part of FHA (Federal Housing Administration- a department within HUD). Existing home owners or potential home buyers can remodel and update their homes without having a higher cost second lien because of this FHA loan program.  "Luxury items" like a hot tub and a swimming pool are not allowed by this FHA loan program. Repaint, remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms, add wallpaper, replace appliances and flooring and even a add a room to an existing structure (which will increase the value of the homes square footage).   One of the biggest advantages to this government loan program is you have all of your acquisition or re...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Veteran’s Home Loans for Tyler TexasIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves you money e...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
 Surrounding Tyler area is a prime area for 100% financing on a USDA home loan. Tyler, Texas buyers can get 100% financing on new USDA  home purchases in close by areas. This 100% program is truly not just for rural housing but for most of the geographic areas surrounding El Paso, Texas qualifies for: - 100% Financing Available- Small Monthly Mortgage Insurance (.30% of loan amount per year)- Interest Rates are still very competitive compared to Conventional and FHA. The biggest benefit is no down payment to a USDA loan- true 100% financing- with long term, 30 year fixed rate loans. Low MI (mortgage insurance) compare it to FHA and Conventional and see the savings! Let's take a look at qualifying requirements for a USDA home loan:  There are some geographic areas that do not allow for U...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Buying your own home first is one of the happiest times of your life! However, a lot of paperwork and time goes into it and finding a lender with great reviews will ease much of the stress. But, the satisfaction you get from your first home closing is something you will never forget! Being a First Time Home Buyer in Tyler, Texas makes you have to consider your options before you buy. The first thing you will need to consider is what your long-term goals are with being a home owner  and how your goals fit in with that plan. One goal could be to stop paying rent that just increases after every lease you renew. The benefits of being a First Time Home Buyer in Tyler, Texas greatly outweighs renting for the following reasons:           Greater privacy.          Homes typically increase in va...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
 Surrounding Tyler area is a prime area for 100% financing on a home loan. Tyler, Texas buyers can get 100% financing on new home purchases in close by areas. This 100% program is truly not just for rural housing but for most of the geographic areas surrounding El Paso, Texas qualifies for: - 100% Financing Available- Small Monthly Mortgage Insurance (.30% of loan amount per year)- Interest Rates are still very competitive compared to Conventional and FHA. The biggest benefit is no down payment to a USDA loan- true 100% financing- with long term, 30 year fixed rate loans. Low MI (mortgage insurance) compare it to FHA and Conventional and see the savings! Let's take a look at qualifying requirements for a USDA home loan:  There are some geographic areas that do not allow for USDA loans- ...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Surrounding Tyler area is a prime area for 100% financing on a home loan. Tyler, Texas buyers can get 100% financing on new home purchases in close by areas. This 100% program is truly not just for rural housing but for most of the geographic areas surrounding El Paso, Texas qualifies for: - 100% Financing Available- Small Monthly Mortgage Insurance (.30% of loan amount per year)- Interest Rates are still very competitive compared to Conventional and FHA. The biggest benefit is no down payment to a USDA loan- true 100% financing- with long term, 30 year fixed rate loans. Low MI (mortgage insurance) compare it to FHA and Conventional and see the savings! Let's take a look at qualifying requirements for a USDA home loan:  There are some geographic areas that do not allow for USDA loans- b...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Tyler TX Veteran Loans are the best loan program in Texas!   Designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans, VA MORTGAGE LOANS are one of the best mortgage loanPROGRAMS available today.   Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program:  - Up to 100% FINANCING, with no down required.  - No monthly MORTGAGE insurance.  - Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of MORTGAGE LOANS.- VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of HOME LOANS.   So how do you qualify for Tyler TX Veteran Loans?  First of all, you must VERIFY YOUR eligibility. This is done by ordering your Certificate of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Texas VA MORTGAGE LOAN  lendertoORDER your COE quickly, or you can contact the VA to obtain a copy. If di...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
There are many benefits to a pre-approval and not a pre-qualification for Tyler TX Home Loans.    Many consumers are not informed on the proper way for buying a home. Of course this is a big question that can stressful or enjoyable, it just depends on the steps you take in the home buying process for Tyler TX Home Loans and the surrounding areas. You must take the steps necessary to educate  yourself on your buying power, take some time to think about your lifestyle choices, and the initial investment. Each of these will be discussed in this article.  Education  The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Tyler, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for yourHOME LOANS. Notice we did not say get prequalified- in today’s world a prequalification is not meaningful. You should choose a mor...
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By Tanya Redic, e-Pro, SFR
(CIDER Properties)
Buying your first home is a big deal . . . not to mention a big investment!If you are like most it will be the biggest purchase you have ever made. This naturally leads to a mix of emotions including excitement, anticipation and anxiety. While it may be impossible to eliminate the stress that comes from your first home purchase, you can certainly minimize it by going into the situation prepared.Have A General IdeaOf What You Want Make sure you have a general idea about the type of property you would like to buy. Regardless of what you can afford, it is worthwhile to really think about what you want. This is still your biggest expenditure thus far and it is important to get what you want out of it. Decide on basics like neighborhood, schools, size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms.  Get ...
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By Tanya Redic, e-Pro, SFR
(CIDER Properties)
Tyler is known as the Rose Capital of the World and this week Tyler celebrates with its annual Rose Festival Rose Show.  The Rose Festival Show is an artful display of over 14,000 roses with FREE admission to the public.  Rich in heritage and tradition, the Festival offers enchanting ceremonial events - the Queen’s Coronation, the Rose Show, the Queen’s Tea, the Rose Parade - all amidst a backdrop of brilliant roses as vibrant and colorful as the community they represent.  Events take place October 15th through October 18th at the Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive. For more information and event in the Tyler area, click here.  
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By Tanya Redic, e-Pro, SFR
(CIDER Properties)
This year marks 100 years for the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, TX which was recently ranked as Number 7 among Texas’ Top 10 festivals and fairs.Livestock show, carnival rides, top concert acts and a lot of great foods are just a few reasons that attribute to East Texas State Fair's high ranking.FAIR ADMISSIONAdult.......................................…...$8.00Youth - Ages 6 to 12………………..$6.00 Child - Ages 5 & Under................FREE (when accompanied by adult ticket buyer) GATE HOURSWeekdays………………..…2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.Weekends…………………..10:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.  Carnival HOURSWeekdays……………….……4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.Weekends…………………..12:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.  $3 PARKINGParking is offered for $3.00 per visit this year at the 2015 East Texas State Fair parking lots. (CAS...
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By Tanya Redic, e-Pro, SFR
(CIDER Properties)
The 1st Tuesday of the month is here and that translates to tax & trustee sales on the courthouse steps.  There are a total of 7 properties scheduled to be sold in Smith County (in Tyler, TX) for September 2o15.  Some, all or none could be sold.  The most current list can be found here.Interested bidders must do their homework prior to bidding as well as educate themselves on Texas law and homestead rules.  You must have cash on hand because financing is NOT an option.If properties fail to sale at the courthouse steps, they can be added to a "strikeoff" list for later bidding usually as sealed bids.If you have any questions about tax sales or trustee sales, contact Cider Properties at (903) 484-4109 or visit our site to learn more.   
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
There are many benefits to a pre-approval and not a pre-qualification for Tyler TX Home Loans .    Many consumers are not informed on the proper way for buying a home. Of course this is a big question that can stressful or enjoyable, it just depends on the steps you take in the home buying process for Gilmer TX Home Loans and the surrounding areas. You must take the steps necessary to educate yourself on your buying power, take some time to think about your lifestyle choices, and the initial investment. Each of these will be discussed in this article.  Education Thesteps necessary to purchasing a home in Tyler, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Notice we did not say get prequalified- in today’s world a prequalification is not meaningful. You should choose a mort...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Tyler TX VA Loans is the best loan program in Texas!     Designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans, VA mortgage loans are one of the best mortgage loan programs available today.         Here are some of the great features of this fantastic program:         - Up to 100% financing, with no down required.     - No monthly mortgage insurance.     - Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans.       - VA mortgage rates are low compared to other types of home loans.         So how do you qualify for Tyler TX VA Loans?         First of all, you must verify your eligibility. This is done by ORDERING YOUR CERTIFICATE of Eligibility or COE. You can work with an approved Texas VA MORTGAGE LOAN LENDER to order your COE quickly, or you can CONTAC...
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By Tanya Redic, e-Pro, SFR
(CIDER Properties)
This is one of many reasons why I love to sell real estate in Tyler, TX: We are surrounded by 25 prime sporting lakes offering wonderful opportunities for fishing and boating. Golf enthusiasts will find eight clubs in the immediate area, providing a delightful mix of private and public courses. City of Tyler also offers 25 city parks, with playgrounds, athletic fields, walking and bicycle trails, and many more perks. Tyler State Park offers families 985 acres of woods around a beautiful spring-fed lake. You can boat, swim, picnic, or pitch a tent.
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By Tanya Redic, e-Pro, SFR
(CIDER Properties)
Looking for a fun activity this weekend? Robert E. Lee Red Raider Band is having an on the Run 1mile and 5K fun run this Saturday, November 22, 2014.  The run will begin at the REL Band Hall, and wind through beautiful Rose Rudman trail, crossing at Donnybrook and ending at REL's campus. Event details/schedule: The 1 mile fun run will begin at 8 a.m. The 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. On-site registration will end at 7:45 a.m. Parking is available at the REL horseshoe. $25 per runner includes a free Band on the Run t-shirt! families of five and greater may register for $20 per runner. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable running shoes!  Be a part of this uniquely musical 5K, with the Red Raider Band performing tunes and cadences along the route & support your local TISD high school and co...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Surrounding Tyler area is a prime area for 100% FINANCING on Tyler TX USDA Loans. Tyler, Texas buyers can get 100% financing on new home purchases in close by areas.       This 100% program is truly not just for rural housing but for most of the geographic areas surrounding Tyler TX USDA Loans qualifies for:   - 100% Financing Available- Small Monthly Mortgage INSURANCE (.30% of loan amount per year)- INTEREST RATES are still very competitive compared to Conventional and FHA. The biggest benefit is no down payment to a USDA loan- true 100% financing- with long term, 30 YEAR FIXED rate loans. Low MI (mortgage insurance) compare it to FHA and Conventional and see the savings! Let's take a look at qualifying requirements for a USDA home loan:   There are some geographic areas that do not a...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
The benefits of a preapproval (not prequalification) for Tyler Texas Home Loans      A lot of consumers are not educated enough on how they should go about buying a home.  This can be extremely stressful or enjoyable depending on how you choose to go about the home buying process for homes in Tyler TX and the surrounding areas. The key is to take the proper steps to educate yourself on your buying power, initial investment, and taking some time to think about your lifestyle choices. This article will cover all of these.     Education     There are many steps to buying a home in Tyler, TX, this is one and it begins with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Please note that we did not say to get pre-qualified, in today's mortgage world a pre-qualification means nothing. It is importan...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
A Special Government Home Renovation Loan Program with Tyler TX Home Loans.     Many people are not aware of a special government loan program that is part of the Federal Housing Administration or FHA(a department within HUD). This FHA loan program allows the buyer or existing owner of a home to do significant amounts of remodeling or updating to their home without a higher cost second lien.         "Luxury items" like a hot tub and a swimming pool are not allowed by this FHA loan program. But you can repaint, replace flooring, remodel cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms, add wallpaper, replace appliances – even add a room to an existing structure (which can significantly add to value as you increase the square footage of your home).         One of the biggest advantages to this governm...
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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
  The benefits of a preapproval (not prequalification) for Tyler Texas Home Loans.       Many consumers are not educated on the proper way to go about buying a home. This can be extremely stressful or enjoyable depending on how you choose to go about the home buying process for homes in Tyler TX and surrounding areas. It is essential that you take the proper steps to keep your self educated on the initial investment, the buying power, and to take some time to think about your lifestyle choices. This article will cover all of these.     Education     The steps necessary to purchasing a home in Tyler, Texas starts with getting pre-approved for your home loan. Notice we did not say get prequalified- in today’s world a prequalification is not meaningful. You should choose a mortgage banker ...
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