Navigating New Credit During the Home Buying Process
Understanding the Impact of New Credit on Home Buying It happens more times than not. A homebuyer is in the middle of buying a house, and they come across a great deal, something they would love to have in their new home. Maybe it’s a...
Top 5 Challenges for Self-employed Mortgage Borrowers
Understanding the Challenges for Self-employed Mortgage Borrowers If you are self-employed, own a business, a sole proprietor, C-corp or any type of small business owner and have had trouble getting a home mortgage loan you need to read this. Recently, I had several conversations with...
Navigating Mortgage Approval with Gaps in Job History
Understanding Mortgage Approval with Job Gaps As they say, “Life comes at you fast.” There is a lot of truth behind those words. Much of the time it’s out of your control. You just have to roll with the punches. But, if you are someone...
Boost Your Buying Power for Your Dream Home
Empowering Your Home Buying Journey Buying a house or a dream home is a big step for anyone and the hurdles that come with it can be daunting. For many potential homebuyers, the intimidating task of saving for a down payment stops them dead in...
Four Helpful Things To Consider When Deciding To Renovate Home… or Buy New?
. Almost all homebuyers come to a crossroads at which time they must ask themselves, should I buy new or renovate our current home? While initially, it would appear that these are the only two options, in reality, there are four: Renovate your current home...
For Sale by Owner (FSBO) Versus For Sale by Real Estate Agent
. While it’s commendable to consider taking on the arduous process of selling your home by yourself, it’s best that you do some research before deciding to try FSBO. Sure, you may save on the commission fee, but the adage “a penny saved is a...
5 Tips for Preparing Your House For Listing
The Last One Might Surprise You! When it comes to preparing your house for listing you don’t have to remodel your home to increase the likelihood of it selling. Often, a little elbow grease, yard work, and some TLC (in this case treated lawn care)...
Is It Better To Buy a House in The Winter or Summer?
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard the rumors about how much cheaper it is to buy a house in the winter as opposed to in the summer. Of course, this begs the question: is there truth to these rumors? Before we dig too deep,...
What Should Homeowners Look For When Choosing An Insurance Agency?
Buying a home is one of the most exciting milestones in your life, and it’s also one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. However, when you’re in the process of finding financing, there is one step that many homebuyers often forget: buying homeowners insurance....
The Difference Between an Appraisal and A Home Inspection
The home-buying and selling processes can be confusing and intimidating, and any visit from an expert can give homeowners the impression of being scrutinized. Moreover, many people think home appraisals and inspections are essentially the same thing, when in reality they’re two very different assessments....