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So you’ve decided to take the next steps toward buying a new home? Congratulations! Home ownership is one of the best ways to build wealth with a long-term investment. It can also provide you with added stability and perks like tax deductions for some homeowners. It is also a big step and definitely not a […]

There are several different types of mortgage loans, but mostly they fall into two larger “buckets”: loans that are federally-backed, and loans that are backed by private companies. There are some important differences between the two, so it’s good to understand some of the benefits of a federally-backed mortgage, and how to find out if […]

You have probably noticed that mortgage rates have been dropping in the last few months. Since the start of 2020, when rates were already near historic lows, they have continued to decline. In fact, this year alone the interest rates on mortgages have hit record lows 11 different times. If you are in the marketing […]

As you are deciding on which home loan is going to work best for your financial situation, one of the things you will need to discuss with your lender is how much you can spend on closing costs. Understanding Closing Costs “Closing costs” is a broad term that is used to describe a variety of […]

For most people there is a time in your life when you could use a little bit of extra cash — to help pay for tuition as your child goes away to college, pay off medical bills, make repairs or renovate your home, or pay off high-interest debts. Your home might offer an opportunity to […]

In part one of this blog post we discussed two important questions that you should start with before deciding whether to refinance your mortgage: Why are you considering refinancing right now? How long will you be living in your home? These two questions can help you decided whether it’s a good financial decision to refinance, […]

As millions of people sheltered in their homes over the last few months, home renovations have become a booming business. When you add on the fact that interest rates are at their lowest in history, and home values haven’t suffered during the current market downturn, you get the perfect formula as a homeowner to look […]

With interest rates hitting all-time lows in 2020, a lot of homeowners have started wondering whether it is a good time to refinance. Generally with very low interest rates, the answer to that question is yes. However, there are some important things for you to think about before you move forward that can impact whether […]

When you are thinking about buying a new home, one of the first things you probably do is calculate how much you can afford based on your current income. During that search you may come across the term “PITI”, and as you’re calculating those monthly costs for your new home, it’s important to understand what […]

Right now there is a lot of uncertainty in the world. As COVID-19 continues to have an impact on economies and jobs, there are many who are looking for ways to stay afloat financially through tough times. If you own a home and you have a significant amount of equity in that home, you may […]