Articles
May 31, 2018
Jumbo Loans: Are They Available for Today’s Real Estate Market?
We’ve talked about the topic of jumbo lending a few times in the past. But, I feel like I’ve been receiving more questions about this topic lately. So, I wanted to take a minute to discuss this subject in today’s video. What…
May 24, 2018
It’s Graduation Time! Who is Thinking about Downsizing?
It’s that time of year: high school students are graduating and preparing to move to college. At the same time, recent college graduates are moving away to start their careers. This topic touches the hearts of my wife and I because three…
May 16, 2018
Student Loans and Mortgages – What You Need to Know
The topic of students loans is often brought up by customers, with many people wanting to know how their loans will relate to getting pre-approved and approved for a mortgage. According to the statistics, student loan debt has now surpassed revolving debt…
May 10, 2018
Perspective in Mortgage Rates: How Current Rates Compare to the Past
Today I want to bring some perspective on interest rates, helping you see the whole picture of the mortgage industry. Rates have been on an uptrend for 18 months, with a little bit of normal volatility along the way. Short-Term and Long-Term…
May 2, 2018
Mortgages and Manufactured Homes: What You Need to Know
Manufactured homes have a few unique things that need to be considered for the mortgage. In the past, we didn’t deal with many transactions that involved manufactured homes. But, I’m seeing more of them come through. So, I thought it would be…
April 25, 2018
The Vocabulary of Real Estate
Every industry has unique acronyms and terms that are used to talk about business, and real estate is no different. If you aren’t familiar with the industry terms, then it might feel like you need a translator to understand the conversations about…
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