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GREAT NEWS for first time home purchasers in Pearland, Texas !!!

Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH Program) Program is NOW accepting applications for the payment assistance program. The City of Pearland is included in the program.

The down payment assistance program provides up to $10,000 for use toward the down payment and closing costs associated with purchasing a new or existing home.

So what does this mean to Pearland Texas First Home Buyers? It means you can now get into a home for very little money!! Visit the Southeast Texas Housing for more information or contact Maggie McFarland at pearlandhometeam@aol.com

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Pearland Texas future home buyers, in the loan approval process you will make a loan application with a lender. The lender may ask for information such as your job history, last two or three bank statements, W-2s, and pay stubs. Within a couple of days of applying for your loan approval, you should receive a good faith estimate that will outline costs associated with the loan. (most lenders can get this to you the same day) The estimate should also give you an approximate amount the funds that will be needed at the loan closing. As a pre-approved buyer, you will be taken more seriously when negotiating items like sales prices and fees. When it is time to present offers on properties, your offer will be more attractive to a seller. The seller will know that you have already finished with the time-consuming process of loan application and you are ready to proceed with the other aspects of the transaction. Having loan approval will also help you close your loan quickly once you find the right home. Most seller's look at this as one more added benefit.

So Yes Pearland Texas Buyers! I recommend you get pre-approved for a mortgage loan early in the process. Most sellers do not require that you be pre-approved by a lender before submitting. But before you start looking at homes, you should learn what you could afford by speaking with a lender first. As a pre-approved buyer, you will have a better understanding about what you can afford.

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For the first time ever one of my very good friends parents home flooded for the first time, a couple of weeks ago. The very first time and they had three (3) feet of water in their home. They have lived in this house for over 30 years. Unfortunately, I hear these stories and so many times people did not have flood insurance on their homes. My friends parents were the lucky ones, even though flood insurance was not required on their house they decided to have it just in case.

Pearland Texas homeowners, this is one of those things that you can wait to long to get your Flood Insurance. With Hurricane season quickly approaching it is time to call your insurance company now. If you are not required to have flood insurance you will be pleasantly surprised on the amount you will pay for the policy. Pearland homeowners keep in mind if there is a storm in the Gulf of Mexico you will not be able to get a flood policy.

For Flood Insurance Company information visit Texas Department of Insurance

Pearland, Texas Has Many Great Insurance Companies for you to choose from!

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Pearland Texas Real Estate homeowners it seems to me Hurricane Ike was just a couple of months ago. Like many others Ike is still a thorn in my side! In just a few weeks Hurricane season will begin (June 1st ) So even though some of us that live in Pearland and surrounding areas are still dealing with house repairs and insurance we must begin to prepare.

HURRICANE EVACUATION ZONES - Brazoria/Galveston Counties
Pearland Texas Residnets the evacuation orders will come from our Pearland Texas city officials. Evacuation will be based on zip codes. When that call comes, be prepared to leave immediately as your zone is called. Pearland Texas City officials make decisions to evacuate 36-48 hours before a storm makes landfall. Hurricanes are extremely unpredictable and can become more dangerous in a matter of hours. It is not safe to wait. Plan to leave early if an evacuation order has been given. Click Here to View the Evacuation Zone Map

Pearland Texas we are lucky because Brazoria County has come out with this years Hurricanes Guide. I have to say it is very informative and should be a great resource to all of us this season. Click Here to get your FREE huricane guide.

Pearland Texas homeowners can keep current on National Weather including hurricanes visit www.nws.noaa.gov

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