Wanda Greif Blog

Good Morning All,   I apologize if you are not a first time homebuyer, but be sure to tell your friends about this.   This is a great time for first time homebuyers in Cedar Rapids!  Why???   Not only could you receive a $2500.00 grant with the Iowa Finance Authority and an $8000.00 tax credit fo...

I pass this information on to my listing client's too.  Also, don't be in the house during the inspection and final walk thru. I typically advise my Seller clients not to be home when buyers view their house. Even on a short notice. Sometimes, the appointment is not relayed to the Sellers in tim...

Okay, I'm being lazy.  I could write this myself, but this says it all!  Have a great day! Subscribe via Email if you are not an Active Rain member here.    ************************************************************* I proudly serve and sell real estate in the northern suburb cities of the Dal...

Here is an interesting blog concerning home financing.  Down payment requirements, for mortgage loan programs,  have increased over the past 12-18 months.  Here are some examples: FHA hiked the statutory down payment to 3.5% Piggy-back mortgages, using second liens, are all but dead.  Convention...