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Another Successful Closing at Tidewater Home Funding

Another Successful Closing at Tidewater Home Funding

Congratulations to Katy Short (seated left) and Beatrice Luther (seated right) on the recent purchase of their home.  Special thanks to Sandy Lotz and Mary Feckler of ERA Real Estate Professionals for their help in finding Katy and Beatrice a beautif

Jul 15, 2014 |

McDaniel Joins Tidewater Home Funding as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

McDaniel Joins Tidewater Home Funding as a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer

Michele McDaniel joins Tidewater Home Funding as a senior mortgage loan officer in the City Center at Oyster Point office of Newport News.  Michele earned her associates degree in graphic arts from Thomas Nelson Community College and her Bachelors of

Jul 15, 2014 |

Stay Alert for Severe Weather This Season

Stay Alert for Severe Weather This Season

The Outer Banks and Hampton Roads communities have already experienced some very extreme weather this summer, with Arthur being the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.  It is the earliest in the season a hurricane has made landfall in

Jul 14, 2014 |

Reality of the Current Housing Market

Reality of the Current Housing Market

Jann Swanson, of Mortgage News Daily, recently reported that home buyers and sellers are not necessarily on the same page when it comes to the realities of today's housing market.  Jann reports: A recent survey by Redfin, the Seattle-based real

Jul 10, 2014 |

The Simplest Explanation of the Mortgage Process

The Simplest Explanation of the Mortgage Process

I know the mortgage process is confusing, especially for first-time homebuyers. So I think it's helpful to clearly explain all the steps. Step 1: Pre-Approval/Application -- Before you can obtain a home loan, you must be approved for one. Pre-ap

Jul 09, 2014 |

Tax Free Savings Plans to Assist First-Time Homebuyers in Virginia

Tax Free Savings Plans to Assist First-Time Homebuyers in Virginia

Lost in the excitement of last week's holiday weekend and the pending threat of a hurricane, a new Virginia state law took effect, aimed at helping first-time homebuyers.  HB331 allows Virginians to set aside up to $50,000 for the purchase of a h

Jul 08, 2014 |

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