Articles
March 29, 2018
What Factors Influence Interest Rates?
After our discussion last week about how the Fed rate changes don’t have a big effect on mortgage interest rates, I thought it would be a good topic to discuss the things that DO impact interest rates. This topic gets a little…
March 21, 2018
Fed Rate Hike: What it Means for Mortgage Rates
It’s that time again. Today is the 2nd day of the Fed meeting; it’s the first meeting with Jay Powell as our new Fed Reserve chairman. Every time there is a meeting, I talk about this topic. This month is no different…
March 14, 2018
Wire Fraud: A Serious Concern in the Real Estate Industry
Today’s topic is a little disheartening, but it is an important subject that needs to be addressed: wire fraud. Home buyers are wiring thousands of dollars and can be easy targets for fraudsters. So, today’s tips are focused on steps that can…
March 8, 2018
Self-Employed and Looking to Purchase Real Estate?
There are many benefits of self-employment, but some entrepreneurs are worried about how their income will qualify for a real estate purchase. We work with all kinds of self-employed home buyers, and everyone has their own set of circumstances. In today’s mortgage…
February 28, 2018
Surprising Options for Low Down Payments
Just because you want to buy a home, doesn’t mean that you need to have a big down payment. Today, I want to look at low down payment solutions that can help you get into a home sooner than you think is…
February 21, 2018
Solutions for Move-Up Buyers
In the past eight years, the real estate industry has been growing, and many homeowners have gained quite a bit of equity in their properties. As a result, we are seeing more move-up buyers come through. What that means is the homeowners…
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