Paying cash for a home seems like a huge advantage to qualifying for a mortgage and an appraisal. However, for…
Buying a Home
There are an increasing number of real estate companies, termed iBuyers, like Open Door, Offerpad, Zillow, Knock and others that…
The FNMA HomeStyle conventional mortgage allows a buyer to purchase a home that needs renovations and include them in the…
Lenders typically quote mortgages at a market rate but can offer a lower interest rate loan if the borrower is…
For a short time after the housing crisis a decade ago, some homeowners thought the value of home is a…
Affordability, stability and flexibility are the three reasons homebuyers overwhelmingly choose a 30-year term. The payments are lower, easier to…
Fear of the unknown is common among all ages. Kids, at night, imagine monsters in their closets or under their beds…
Most parents don’t put a lot of credence in the statements “Everyone is doing it” and “No one does that…
Mortgage insurance premium can add almost $200 to the payment on a $265,000 FHA mortgage. The decision to get an…
Being a better homeowner is a full-time job. It’s not just about making better decisions when you buy and sell; it’s…