Buying a home or refinancing usually involves taking out the biggest loan of your life. It's important to make sure you understand everything that goes into that mortgage and what will be required of you as a borrower. Here are the most essential questions to ask your lender before you sign on the dotted line.
Read MoreWhen the seasons begin to change it is the PERFECT time to clean and declutter your house by going through closets, drawers, boxes in your basement, or the crap that’s been sitting untouched on your garage shelves for the last few years.
Read MoreGetting a home loan pre-approval is an important first step in buying a house. Don’t get hung up in the emotional roller coaster of falling in love with a home until you know you can afford it. Learn what you need to get pre-approved for your home loan.
Read MoreOnce you’ve put an offer on a home, the excitement sets in and you can’t wait to close. But there are some important things that need to take place before that day, namely a home inspection. Here’s how you can make the most of it…
Read MoreWhile there are plenty of homebuying pitfalls, here are the top 6. But, with the help of real estate and mortgage professionals and a little of your own homework, you can avoid the major mistakes and make a successful home purchase.
Read MoreHome prices have been on the rise for a while now and news stories abound with first-time homeowners being priced out of the market. As breaking into the housing market seems daunting today, some people may ask themselves if reaching for the goal of homeownership is truly worth it. The answer is yes! And here are the top 6 reasons why…
Read MoreWhen buying a home, there are several factors that affect how much mortgage you can afford. Two of the most important are the property prices and current mortgage interest rates. Is it better to search for the absolute lowest rate or is it more helpful to choose a less-expensive home? Here’s how the two factors are related and how to make the right choice.
Read MoreYou think you understand how much your mortgage payment is going to be and then your first bill comes. There seems to be more included in your payment than you expected. What are all the fees in your monthly mortgage bill?
Read MoreWhen there are dramatic swings in the stock market, you may wonder how mortgage interest rates will be affected. What is the relationship between mortgage rates and the stock prices? Do they move together or in opposite directions?
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