5 Crucial Questions to Ask When Buying a Condo
Not all homeownership looks like a single-family home with a white picket fence. There are all sorts of property types to help Americans realize the dream of becoming a homeowner. Condominiums, also known as condos, can be the perfect option for those who
Nov 15, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Vacation Home
Buying a vacation home can be an excellent investment, whether you are planning to use it exclusively as your own private escape or if you plan to rent it out for some extra income, or some combination of the two. However, purchasing a second home is a we
Nov 08, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
Is a 15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Right for Me?
The most common home loan, by far, is the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. It spreads out the principal and interest in an amortized pattern over three decades, allowing for manageable payments. It’s a good solid loan structure beloved by lenders and borrower
Nov 01, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
Should I Refinance My ARM Loan to a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?
Long-term mortgage interest rates have more than doubled in the past year and hit 14-year highs as of September 2022. If you bought a home in recent years with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), it probably made a lot of sense at the time and helped you s
Oct 25, 2022 | Interest Rates
What The Latest Fed Rate Hike Means for Mortgages
The Federal Reserve’s September interest rate hike marks the fifth straight increase in 2022. What does that mean for the mortgage world? Fed Rate Hikes The Federal Reserve is in charge of maintaining a healthy level of inflation and employment in the U.S
Oct 18, 2022 | Interest Rates
HUD Homes - Another Option for Buyers and Investors
In today’s competitive housing market, it is smart to look at all the possible avenues for becoming a homeowner. Especially if you are a first-time buyer or have less-than-perfect credit, it can be difficult to break into the market. One option you could
Oct 11, 2022 | Purchasing a Home