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Progressive Urban Real Estate's Mortgage Guide
The financial requirements for obtaining a mortgage and purchasing a home can be a common real estate question frequently misunderstood by many potential home buyers. We put together a quick and easy guide for potential home buyers to identify which loan option is best for them and the minimum financial requirements needed.
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Common Real Estate Myths, Continued
Common Real Estate Myths, Continued
Last week, we published a few common real estate myths relating to the current housing market. In an effort to clarify some common misconceptions that we frequently hear, we put together another list of common real estate myths and the reality behind each of them.
MYTH: You need to put 20% down when purchasing a home.
TRUTH: Some loan types offer the option to put as little as 3.5% of the purchase price down. This option does depend on the buyer's credit score and the down payment requirement may vary. For example, FHA loans will accept between 3.5-10% of the purchase price as a down payment depending on the buyer's credit score.
MYTH: You ne...
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Common Real Estate Myths
Buying or selling a home can be a confusing or tedious process. With so much information available, there are several misconceptions that can pose potential problems for buyers or sellers when participating in the current real estate market. Below are 6 common myths when it comes to buying or selling a home.
MYTH: Hiring a real estate agent is a waste of time.
TRUTH: Whether you are selling or buying, hiring a real estate agent has a number of benefits. For buyers, working with an agent helps you navigate the task of finding the right home, making a fair offer, and what happens after your offer has been ac...
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A Guide to Cleveland College Radio
The greater Cleveland area is home to an abundance of higher education institutions and is a well-known platform for musical history. Cleveland is a city with a strong pride in the community and the arts, including broadcast radio. Whether you are a recent Cleveland transplant or a long time resident, these stations are a must-listen.
Below are the top 6 Cleveland college radio stations in Northeast Ohio. Check them out and let us know which station is your favorite!
- 91.1 WRUW-FM Case Western Reserve University
WRUW was initially founded in 1946 with its first official licensed airdate occurring in February of 1967. The station mainly features indie rock and pop musical gen...
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Are your rental properties lead certified? Deadlines are approaching for many Cleveland neighborhoods.
The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition was founded to address and prevent the issue of lead poisoning in the community. Beginning in March of 2021, the City of Cleveland's Department of Building and Housing began requiring that all residential rental units built before 1978 must have a Lead Safe Certification. With such a large portion of Cleveland homes having been built before that time period, we wanted to spread awareness on Lead Safe Certification and how this can be done. Here are the 6 Steps that the Lead Safe Cleveland C...