by Athena Paquette | Jul 21, 2014 | Blog, Home Buyers, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors
What is a Pull and How Does it Affect You Credit Score? A “pull” is when a potential creditor pulls your credit report, also called an inquiry. People are told that inquiries can bring down your credit. This is true, but only by a few points. Other credit profile...
by Athena Paquette | Jun 27, 2014 | Investors, Realtors
Economic news: People often ask me what the economic news has to do with real estate. How does the GDP affect interest rates or the price of real estate? Or what do I mean that the Consumer Price Index could affect the price of a home in Torrance? On some economic...
by Athena Paquette | Jun 27, 2014 | Blog, Home Buyers, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors
Myth Buster of the Week: You need a minimum 3.5% down to buy a home: FALSE! There is a program that allows only .5% down! That’s right! On a $400,000 loan you only need a $2,000 down payment. We can even do a no-cost loan on that program, with minimum 620 credit...
by Athena Paquette | Jun 26, 2014 | Blog, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors
Imagine, improving your financial future only 4 HOURS! Call, Text, or Email Me Today to Register 310-218-6855 or Athena@AthenaPaquette.com The CashFlow game is a blend of Monopoly and the game of LIFE. Through playing it you’ll discover: • Discover which...
by Athena Paquette | Jun 24, 2014 | Blog, Investors, Realtors
Here is some important information from John Garland, of South Bay Brokers Inc. regarding the new smoke detector laws. You can download the forms here: Smoke Detector, Water Heater and Carbon Monoxide Forms Smoke Detectors Specifications Are Changing It’s always...
by Athena Paquette | Jun 14, 2014 | Blog, Investors, Realtors
True or False: Condos on leased land cannot be financed. FALSE! In some areas like San Pedro, Palm Springs/Coachella Valley, Catalina Island for example, there are condos that are built on leased land. This means you own the condo but not the land. Often it’s a...
