Hawaii Financing for First Time Homebuyers

With so many financing options available today, you'll want to browse these articles for insights on financing for first time homebuyers, mortgage options, and important information regarding closing costs.

Alternative down payment options -two first-timers break the code

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS Three-part series focusing on the challenges that face first-time homebuyers. HONOLULU ADVERTISER , January 22 2006 BY LISA SCONTRAS  Custom Publishing Group

Kicking yourself for not buying that 3-bedroom house five years ago? That one that has appreciated 100 percent? And now you are running short on down payment cash because you just had to have that fancy new car which has done nothing but depreciate since you drove it off the lot. Besides that, the rent is due again ...

Many local residents, including renters and singles, were able to buy their first home last year joining the 69 percent of Americans who did the same — a historic high. Yet others feel like they have missed the boat. After all, how can you buy a home when you have no cash? What resources are available? Can your real estate agent and loan officer really work miracles? Read more>

Think you can't qualify? Think again   FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS Three-part series focusing on the challenges that face first-time homebuyers.

NEXT SUNDAY: Alternative down-payment options. HONOLULU ADVERTISER , Janurary 15 2006  BY LISA SCONTRAS Custom Publishing Group

Since the average Oahu home’s median sales price has doubled in the past five years, many would-be first-time homebuyers feel hopelessly intimidated at the prospect of ever owning their own digs. But despite the rising prices, many have found the courage and the means to jump into today’s real estate market and start reaping the rewards of home ownership — simply by taking some methodical steps, some good advice, and looking into some creative financing options.

“There are lots of people who have everything they need to buy their first property, but they just don’t know they do read more >

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