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There are few things in life as big as buying your very own home. Homeownership has long been a central part of what many people call the “American Dream,” but it’s not something that you can achieve easily. One of the biggest hurdles to buying a new home is having enough money to put as […]

Now that the events of early November are starting to settle, it looks increasingly president-elect Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the United States. Many people are wondering what effect this change might have on interest rates. After all, we have seen a long stretch of record low rates. Homebuyers in the market […]

As you prepare to apply for a mortgage loan, there is a lot to do. You need to get prequalified and/or preapproved, you need to set your budget, and you need to make sure your finances are in order to get the best mortgage rate. But there is one additional item to add to your […]

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 […]