As the real estate market shifts, the equilibrium between buyers and sellers shifts as well. For example, a property that would’ve been caught in a bidding war previously may now…
Equity Appreciation: How to Get the Most Out of Your Real Estate Investments
A common theme amongst investors is where to stash money – stock market or real estate? Simply put, a stock is a share in a company where it is expected…
MythBusters for the First-Time Homebuyer
Myth: I must have at least a 20% down payment Probably the most common misconception when buying a home is the idea that you must put down at least 20%…
3 Reasons Why A Cash-Out Refinance Makes Sense
If you’re tracking interest rates right now, you’re probably wondering why anyone would want to refinance. Coming out of record low rates and into an upward trajectory can be dismaying…
Mortgages and Entrepreneurs, Part 1: Which “Type” Are You?
Owning and starting your own business from the ground up can provide its fair share of challenges. In addition, it can be intimidating when searching for a mortgage as an…
Thinking About a Divorce?
Divorce can be scary, complicated, and draining. A huge roadblock that deters many from going through with divorce are the financial ties that run synonymously with it. If you and…
Inflation and The Housing Market
With the current state of the economy, many are wondering how all of this inflation correlates with mortgage rates. Short-term inflation generally has little impact on mortgage rates, which are…
How To Build Your Savings During An Inflationary Period
Saving money can be difficult for many people, especially with inflation now glaring the economy down. Steep housing prices mixed with increasing interest rates makes for a perfect storm when…
Your Online Security: How We Protect & Store Sensitive Client Information
Throughout the mortgage loan process, submitting documents to verify income, employment, and credit history is inevitable. Mortgage lenders need this information to calculate an appropriate rate and general loan amount…
Spike In Home Sales Despite Supply Shortage
Despite the recent housing shortage and pricing surge, home sales surprisingly increased by 2% in September. According to The National Association of Realtors, sales of pre-owned single family houses, townhouses,…