When you begin applying for a new mortgage or choose to refinance your existing home loan, you should build a plan to manage your credit throughout the mortgage process. Lenders like to know that borrowers are likely to repay the loans they take ... More
Rising interest rates have caused some potential homebuyers to hit pause while shopping for a new house. It’s a predictable reaction to the cataclysmic swing in the market since mid-2021. As of November 2022, loan interest rates are More
With apologies to Benjamin Franklin, there are certainties aside from death and taxes. One of them is junk mail and undesirable phone calls accompanying home-buying. This unwanted solicitation is spurred by the information available through public records as buyers seek financing approval and ... More
How Your Personal Finance Habits Impact Your Homebuying It can be difficult to purchase or refinance a home with a bad credit score. This leads people to ask: is there anything I ... More
So you know you want to buy a new home, but how do you even start looking? Once you’ve set your budget and contacted your personal loan officer More
Overwhelming. Stressful. Panic inducing. Exciting. Exhilarating. Fun. This combination of emotions isn’t unusual for homebuyers, whether you’re a first-time buyer or selling your current home while finding your next one. It takes a ... More
It’s perfectly normal to be excited about finally purchasing the home you’ve always dreamed of. Now you’re ready to ditch the hand-me-down furniture you’ve used for years and pick up that new matching bedroom set. There’s only one problem. More
When inventory is low, buyers need to have patience and a plan when pursuing their dream house in a tight market. You want to be able to strike quickly with a competitive offer and have a backup plan if you lose your bid, ... More
