Showing posts with label Philadelphia Home Purchase. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philadelphia Home Purchase. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Who Needs Super Bowl Tix When You’ve Got a Man Cave?

Who Needs Super Bowl Tix When You’ve Got a Man Cave?

It may sound like a football fan’s dream to attend a Super Bowl game live and in person. But really? Indianapolis? In February?
Unless you are a rabid fan of the New York Giants or the New England Patriots — the conference champs who will square off in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Lucas Oil Stadium — there really are better places to watch the NFL title game.
Like, a tricked-out, beer-tapped man cave!
Homes with “man caves” — or rooms with giant TVs, sports memorabilia, wet bars, and comfy couches — have grown in popularity over the years and have become the go-to place on big game days. Or, dare we say big movie nights?
Just in time for the big game, we found some homes for sale with man caves that offer the ultimate place to watch on Super Bowl Sunday. So, sit back, pop a cold one and pass the chips and dip while we tour a few man cave beauties we found.



9124 Eagle Point Loop Rd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 (above)
For Sale: $1,295,000
Cars, kitchen, couches, and TVs – what more could a guy ask for? “Designed for a car enthusiast,” this 7,800-sq ft home sits on a gorgeous, waterfront parcel of Lakewood real estate with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 dining rooms, library, hobby room, and a 1,000-sq ft entertaining deck. The only space needed this weekend, however, is the “man cave,” which is equipped with a full kitchen, car elevator, bathroom, workshop, and adjacent billiards room.



1445 W Grande Cir # 7, Washington, UT 84780 (above)
For Sale: $6,995,000
Gentlemen, start your drooling. Located in Washington, UT, this 24,500-sq ft home sports the ultimate man cave amenity: Its very own sports pub. Four ceiling-mounted TVs offer a 360-degree view of the game, and the hardwood floors, full bar, bar tables, and a pool table complete the pub ambiance. As an added bonus, there’s also a two-lane bowling alley, swimming pool, gym, theater, spa, and arcade room for alternative means of entertainment during half-time. This resort-like estate is currently listed on the Washington real estate market for $6,995,000.



15 Cape Harbour Pl, Spring, TX 77380 (above)
For Sale: $2,999,000
Talk about an architectural tongue-twister: Here’s a “French colonial constructed of vintage old Chicago brick with an English Pub-inspired man cave in Texas.” That’s a mouthful, but believe it or not, this home really does exist and is listed on The Woodlands real estate market with a recently reduced asking price of $2,999,000. The 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom home is Super Bowl-ready with a “one-of-a-kind man room” that includes a poker table, full bar, kitchen, pool table, dart board and more.


3317 Dartmouth Ave, Dallas, TX 75205 (above)
For Sale: $3,695,000
With its marble columns, wrought-iron chandelier, and painted ceiling, the man cave in this ornate Dallas estate takes you back to the Renaissance. Populated with a mounted, flat-screen TV, dart board, pool table and arcade games, however, makes it an elegant and appropriate destination for hosting Super Bowl festivities. Recently taking a $300,000 price cut, this 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom home is currently listed on the Highland Park real estate market for $3,695,000.

3675 Decoursey Bridge Rd, Cambridge, MD (above)
For Sale: $30,000,000
Noted as “one of the most significant hunting and equestrian estates” — not only on the Cambridge real estate market but in the entire United States — this property called Tudor Farms is sprawling: 6,250 acres and an 11-bedroom, 10.5-bathroom lodge-style home. Super Bowl Sunday festivities wouldn’t be lacking for a proper space here, either. Among the 14,000 square feet of living space is a cabin-like man cave with log columns, corner-mounted TV, pool table, shuffle board and bar



1255 Pacific Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (above)
For Sale: $7,995,000
Outfitted with white floors, ceilings and walls, there’s no place for messy tailgate appetizers at this gleaming property. A contemporary piece of Laguna Beach real estate, this 9,500-sq ft luxury home includes a sharp entertainment lounge with wet bar and media area for a more sophisticated Super Bowl get-together. Additional amenities include a wine cellar with tasting area, professional-grade gym, sauna, elevator, and outdoor entertaining area with a 74-foot lap pool, spa, and a rooftop deck.



151 Haggetts Pond Rd, Andover, MA 01810 (above)
For Sale: $6,500,000
If a mid-game dip is more your style, then a home with poolside TVs and full bar may be your best Super Bowl bet. Currently listed on the Andover real estate market for $6,500,000, this 9-bedroom, 9.5-bathroom home features an indoor pool with slide conveniently situated next to a bar with two TVs. The massive 20,000-square-foot home also includes a full basketball court, theater, arcade, exercise room, custom locker rooms, billiard room, and bowling alley.

Contact The Mortgage Mark with any Mortgage or Real Estate Questions!

www.themortgagemark.com

mwilkins@capitalfmc.com 

Monday, August 2, 2010

Mortgage Definition: No Money Down Mortgage



Today’s Mortgage Definition is: No Money Down Mortgage
Main Entry: no mo·ney down mort·gage
Pronunciation: : \ˈnō ·ˈ mə-nē · ˈdaun ˈ· mȯr-gij\
No Money Down Mortgage – A Simple Definition:
A no money down mortgage means that it is possible to get financing for a home where you are not required by the lender to make a down payment.
Essentially, if you qualify for a no money down mortgage you can agree to buy the home and not be required to make a down payment.


You may need to cover the closing costs or other associated fees (unless you get the seller to pay them on your behalf), but are not required to make a down payment.
No Money Down Mortgage – An Expanded Definition:
One of the most common questions I get today is “can I get a mortgage with no money down”? And the answer is…
Maybe.
No money down mortgage options used to be plentiful – there were multiple programs that would allow you to buy a home without robbing your IRA or begging your parents for a gift. But with the credit crunch and tighter guidelines, many programs that used to be available have been eliminated.
Except for two.
The VA loan program and the USDA loan program both have no money down options available for people who can qualify for their programs.
The VA No Money Down Program
VA Loan
VA Loans Require No Down Payment
When financing a home with a VA loan, you are not required to have a down payment, there is no monthly mortgage insurance and the VA funding fee (required to be paid up front) can be financed into the loan.
In order to qualify for a VA loan, you must have a certificate of eligibility and a DD214.
The maximum loan amount for VA loans is generally speaking currently $417,000 and in some cases higher based on the Veteran’s entitlement amount.


The USDA No Money Down Program
The bad news about the USDA loan program is that it has been so popular in the last couple of years that they have run out of funding for 2010. The good news is that they are on the brink of getting more funding – and many lenders are accepting applications for the USDA loan program because funding is on the way.
Legislation that raises the “guarantee fee” to 3.5% and designed to make the USDA program self sufficient so it won’t run out of funds again is currently headed to President Obama’s desk for signature.
With the USDA loan program, the two main qualification points for the USDA loan program are that the property you are interested in purchasing must be eligible for USDA financing and you can’t make more than 115% of the median income for the county where you live.
No money down mortgage programs.
They are still available… if you meet the loan program criteria.

Contact The Mortgage Mark with any questions!   http://www.themortgagemark.com

mwilkins@capitalfmc.com