Whether you are flipping properties or looking to make your long-term home a financial investment. There are obvious ways to increase your home's value, such as adding square footage and finishing unfinished areas. However, we are going to provide four [...]
When you submit an offer on a home, a cover letter could make your offer stand out. This may help the seller to focus on the details of your offer, in hopes they will better recognize why they should accept [...]
Selling your home in today’s housing market might be easy, but it may intimidating to look for a new home. If you’re not sure if you can keep up with today’s fast-paced housing market, think again! In this seller’s market, [...]
Appraisal: a licensed appraiser comes to the property and inspects it for an unbiased professional opinion of the fair market value. APR (Annual Percentage Rate): the truest cost of a home loan. Per the Truth in Lending Act, all mortgage [...]
Has your home décor style changed since the first day you moved into your home? As we evolve, our homes style should too. If you’ve been thinking about refreshing your home this year, below is a list of 2020’s most popular [...]
Nearly 30% of Americans are self-employed today, and there is an expected 7.9% growth rate of self-employed individuals moving forward. While there are many benefits of being self-employed, some common misconceptions are that getting approved for a mortgage is challenging. [...]
On May 13th 2021, Representatives John Rutherford (FL-04), Al Lawson (FL-05), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and John Katko (NY-24) introduced the “Homes for Every Local Protect, Educator, and Responder Act,” HELPER Act of 2021, to Congress. This Act proposes a home [...]
If you’re tired of renting, but not sure if you’re ready to purchase a home yet, there are some financial and non-financial factors to consider when making your decision to purchase a house. Aside from building equity and investing in [...]
Did you know that your curb appeal could affect the value of your home? In today's booming seller's market, your home's value could be maximized with simple upgrades or exterior renovations. Keep reading for curb appeal inspiration: Paint Adding a fresh [...]
Homeownership and education are both directly correlated to wealth. In the past, however, student loans could restrict a borrower from a mortgage. With some of the recent changes in federal mortgage lending rules, being approved for a mortgage loan has [...]
