One of the most common forms of income included on mortgage loan applications that we see is rental income. Unfortunately, the rental income figure that most applicants list on their…
The Challenges of Property Insurance
Homeowners (or property) insurance is necessary to protect you from major damages and repair costs which often arise through natural disasters, theft, or accidents and it is required when qualifying…
The Classic Question for First Time Home Buyers: Does it Make Sense to Rent or Buy?
Realtors often use the argument that it is critical to own a home because it is one of the best ways to build wealth and choosing to rent is essentially…
My Mortgage Was Denied! Why?
Reason #1 – Your loan officer did not know what they were doing. As silly as it may sound, just like in any industry, there are mortgage professionals who are…
Looking To Purchase A Property In 2022-2023? Learn More About Why It Is More Important Than Ever To Get Pre-Approved
Overview It is easy to get excited once the decision to purchase a home has been made. For this reason, it is important to take a step back and remember…
How To Determine If a Condo is FHA or VA Approved
When a homebuyer is interested in purchasing a condominium or townhome utilizing FHA or VA financing, the homeowners association of the subject property must be approved by the FHA or…
Why Today’s Housing Market is Not the Bubble of 2008
In 2007, an influx of houses on the market married with a credit crisis caused housing prices to plummet. This trapped homeowners who couldn’t afford their mortgage payments, and couldn’t…
What To Expect After You Close On A New Home Purchase
So, you took all the appropriate steps leading up to the closing on your new mortgage loan and completed the closing process on a new mortgage/home. What happens next? Let’s…
Title and Vesting in California Residential Real Estate
It’s hard to wrap your head around all the things you need to learn and truly understand when it comes to buying a home. That being said, let’s talk about…
Divorce & Moving Forward Financially: How To Set Yourself Up for Success
So you’ve decided to divorce, met with a mediator, finalized your marriage settlement agreement and decided which spouse is keeping the house and which one is getting a payment for…