Eli O. Betancourt Mortgage Banker

First Front Door funding is available April 16th, 2024. Contact me to learn more about eligibility requirements and how Quaint Oak Mortgage can help you apply for and utilize this down payment assistance program.

Eli O. Betancourt | NMLS 174910 | 1710 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109 | 610.351.9970
Quaint Oak Mortgage | NMLS 211466 | Equal Housing Lender | All Loans Subject to Approval

Becoming a homeowner will put a spring in your step! PHFA K-FIT for Lehigh and Northampton County is offering down payment and closing cost assistance for first time home buyers. Contact me to learn more!

Eli O. Betancourt | NMLS 174910 | 1710 Union Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18109 | 610.351.9970
Quaint Oak Mortgage | NMLS 211466 | Equal Housing Lender | All Loans Subject to Approval

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When you buy a house, an appraisal is a must.

What Is a Real Estate Appraiser? Here’s Everything You Need to Know | Hunker A real estate appraiser's job is to determine the fair market value of a home. Thinking of buying or selling a home? Here's what you need to know about real estate appraisal — and whose job it is to hire them.

Do you think moving always has to be difficult? With these tips, you might find out otherwise.

I've Moved 6 Times in 6 Years—Here Are the Moving Tips You Absolutely Need to Know Help your next move go smoother. with these essential tips from a seasoned pro.

Find out what you should (and shouldn't) do when planning and completing a home project:

7 Renovation Dos and Don'ts—From the Pros Behind the Real Simple Home According to the pro designers behind the 2021 Real Simple Home, here are the common home remodeling mistakes to avoid—plus what to do instead.

If you're looking for a remodeling contractor for your next project, be sure to read this first.

A Guide to Finding a Home Contractor Take these four steps to make sure it's a good fit.

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Some home inspection findings seem like they may lead to bigger issues, but that isn't always the case. Be sure to get the details about these ones:

7 Home Inspector Notes That Might Not Actually Be a Big Deal Picture this: you’re pumped to be under contract on your new home — until the inspector hands over their report. The printout is thicker than your college thesis. Your heart drops. Maybe your dream home isn’t quite the dream after all.But before you rip up the contract and walk away, take a de...

There are a few things you should consider doing before contacting an agent to sell your house.

4 Things You Need to Do Before Contacting a Seller's Agent Although an agent is going to be a critical part of the selling process, here are some things that you need to take care of before you speak with an agent.

If you're planning to purchase a home, you're going to want someone to research and negotiate on your behalf.

Benefits of a buyer agent – especially for first-time homebuyers A buyer agent represents the buyers and negotiates a home purchase transaction on their behalf. They will work to obtain the best price and terms and may be able to protect a buyer from overpaying for a home.

Owning a home could be better than renting. Here's why:

What are the benefits of homeownership? Learn about some of the potential upsides.

A recent survey of more than 1,000 people revealed that more than half of respondents would rather have picturesque views than a pool. Read this to find out how you could make the most of your home's view.

In a Game of “Would You Rather,” 56% of Home Buyers Would Pick This Over a Pool According to a new survey that polled prospective home buyers, over half of people prefer this covetable design feature over a pool.

It can be hard to prioritize your financial goals, but here's what experts say you should focus on first:

If you want to pay off debt, buy a home and save for the future, here's what to do first There are countless financial goals to work toward, but experts recommend focusing on these three essentials before doing anything else.

Find out what a home inspector does, how much an inspection typically costs and more with this handy guide.

What You Need to Know Before You Hire a Home Inspector | Hunker If you need a home inspection, you should choose a licensed inspector in states that require licensing and one who belongs to a home inspectors' association. Ready to move forward with hiring an inspector? Here's what you need to know.

No matter how good of a neighbor you are, it's possible that you could be even better to those around you.

15 Things Your Neighbors Want You to Stop Doing It's not big deal to you, but your neighbors are rolling their eyes!

Congratulations to these families & now homeowners!
It brings me joy and excitement to help families pursue the dream of 🏡 homeownership. I can not take all the credit, I have a team that helps make this all possible.
I appreciate the realtors and families for giving us the opportunity to work with them.

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Choosing the community you're going to be a part of is just as important as choosing the home you're going to live in.

5 Ways to Find a Great Neighborhood Here are five things to consider.

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If you have questions about financing home updates before you sell, reach out today.

Common Home Factors That Can Make or Break a Sale By updating or replacing a couple of key components, potential homebuyers will perceive your property as having a much higher value.

Stay organized with furniture that offers storage -- while still blending in with your interior design style.

These Storage Pieces Will Double as Décor in Your Home Discover storage essentials that seamlessly fit into your home décor, like baskets and multi-use furniture.

It's no secret that the real estate industry has changed since a few decades ago. Make sure you know the latest about homebuying and home selling.

5 Pieces of Retro Real Estate Advice That Don’t Hold Water Anymore Things like fashion trends and music genres tend to come back in style after a while, but the same doesn’t hold true for real estate advice. And yet, retro advice is exactly what most people get when they (understandably) go to family and friends for tips about home buying and selling.

Your home purchase may be made easier if you use one of these tools or programs.

Learn About First-Time Homebuyer Resources They're for first-time buyers and those who haven't owned a home in a few years.

Are you considering adding solar panels to your home? Here's what you should know:

Solar Panels: What To Know Before You Buy From initial cost to maintenance concerns, here's a primer on solar panel installation.

It's easy to get carried away when decluttering, but getting rid of important documents, leftover paint and more could leave you regretting it.

6 Things You Will Always Regret Throwing Away When you're decluttering your home, here are six items that are actually worth holding onto. From sentimental items to irreplaceable heirlooms, these are things you'll likely regret throwing away.