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How to Buy a Home During COVID-19

How to Buy a Home During COVID-19

With most of the country on shelter-in-place orders due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the homebuying process has undergone plenty of changes for those still looking to get into a home of their own. Buyers, sellers and real estate agents have had

Apr 08, 2020 | Purchasing a Home

Should You Buy a Second Home as Your First Home?

Should You Buy a Second Home as Your First Home?

There is a new trend catching on among younger urban residents: renting in the city and buying a vacation home as their first house purchase. This unconventional approach to first-time homebuying is one way for these buyers to achieve homeownership and al

Feb 12, 2020 | First-time Homebuyers Purchasing a Home

3 Things Lenders Don’t Want to See on Your Bank Statements

3 Things Lenders Don’t Want to See on Your Bank Statements

When you take out a mortgage loan, your lender puts a lot of trust in you to repay the loan. Lenders can do this because they do thorough financial background checks on borrowers before agreeing to lend money. Your interest rate will be based on how credi

Jan 01, 2020 | Purchasing a Home Preapproval Refinancing a Home Credit

What Fees Are Included in My Monthly Mortgage Payment?

What Fees Are Included in My Monthly Mortgage Payment?

You think you understand how much your mortgage payment is going to be and then your first bill comes. There seems to be more included in your payment than you expected. What are all the fees in your monthly mortgage bill? Mortgage Principal Your mortga

Dec 18, 2019 | Purchasing a Home

6 Tips to Get a Rock-Bottom Home Loan Payment

6 Tips to Get a Rock-Bottom Home Loan Payment

Buying a home can be an overwhelming process, especially if it is your first time.  It can be easy to get swept along in the process without stopping to make sure you are getting the best deal on your mortgage payment. There are at least six ways to

Dec 11, 2019 | Purchasing a Home Mortgage Advice

How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection Before You Buy

How to Make the Most of a Home Inspection Before You Buy

Once you’ve put an offer on a home, the excitement sets in and you can’t wait to close. But there are some important things that need to take place before that day, namely a home inspection. You cannot see all a home’s issues from a walk

Nov 27, 2019 | Purchasing a Home Mortgage Advice