Understanding Mortgage Points
When you get ready to purchase a home, one of the biggest factors in your decision is likely the cost. A home is one of the largest purchases that most people will make in their lifetime so a lot of…
When COVID-19 Impacts Your Mortgage
Paying the monthly mortgage is one of the most important responsibilities that a homeowner has. These payments go to principle and interest on your home loan, as well as property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. Experts recommend social distancing to combat…
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Renters
The recent coronavirus global pandemic has had widespread impacts to society in the United States. As Americans face new worries about their health and welfare, many have experienced job loss or income reduction as a result of social distancing measure…
Selling (or Buying) in Peak Real Estate Season
Produce has a season. So do sports. But did you know that real estate has a peak season as well? People buy and sell homes all year long but there are certain times of the year when more transactions are…
Buying a Home with a Pool or Hot Tub
Coming home from work, slipping into a bathing suit, and jumping into a crystal clear pool sounds great, right? The only thing that could make it better would be following it up by relaxing in the adjoining hot tub. Homes…
What a Mobile Notary Can Do for Your Home Purchase
One of the biggest events in a real estate transaction is the closing, when all parties sign the final contracts and ownership (and the key) is officially turned over to the buyer. But what happens when you have a busy…
What to Know When Buying a Second Home
Are you dreaming of a vacation with your toes in the sand? Or maybe you prefer a mountain getaway. No matter what your vacation preference are, there are homes available to purchase that can provide you with a place to…
Steps in refinancing your home
If your financial position has changed or the value of your home has gone up since you purchased it, you may be considering changing the terms of your home loan. If you want to get more favorable terms, lower your…
When to Consider a Second Mortgage (And When to Avoid It)
Over half of American homeowners financed their home purchase and have a mortgage. Banks and lenders like this arrangement because they earn money in the form of interest payments when they loan money to buyers. Buyers like it because they…
How To Buy a Home Out of State
The home search process can be very fun or very exhausting (or both). Some buyers love the search and enjoy looking at home after home until they find just the right one. Others get tired of coming up empty after…