So you’ve made an offer on a home you would like to buy. That means you’ve been preapproved for a mortgage, you’ve found your real estate agent and you have selected a mortgage company that you would like to work with – now what? From making an...
If you are thinking about buying a house, understanding the mortgage industry and the many types of “products” is extremely important. Since it is likely you will be paying long-term, you are going to want to pick the best mortgage that meets your budget and needs....
While Pew Research has found that more people are renting today than any point since 1965, there are many factors that are impacting this trend. When considering buying vs. renting, here are the questions you need to ask yourself: What are your goals (financial,...
When buying a home, there are many variables and aspects of the transaction that can get extremely complicated. Overall, the key piece of the transaction is the mortgage and the terms associated with it. While your mortgage advisor is critical in guiding you along the...
The real estate market moves extremely quickly and can change from day to day. We are always keeping an eye on a number of data sets to understand how shifts in the market might help those looking to buy or refinance a mortgage. When looking at the median household...