2 Major Myths That May Be Holding Back Buyers
The Urban Institute recently published a report discussing the obstacles to accessing homeownership. 80% of consumers either are unaware of how much lenders require for a down payment or believe all lenders require a down payment of over 5%. My job is to educate...
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Can I Still Buy a House with Low Income?
I love, LOVE talking to people wanting to buy a house, and especially for the first time. I love problem-solving and figuring out solutions that will really work for my clients, and not just immediate but for the future too. I want all my clients, whether they are...
read moreHow Much Money Goes To the Economy With a Home Purchase?
Did you know that real estate makes a huge impact on the economy? When a home is sold, it's a paycheck for so many people involved in just one real estate transaction. And often, sellers who sell their home will naturally buy another one, starting the process all over...
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What You Need to Be Ready for Your Home Loan Application
How to Prepare for a Home Loan Application Planning for home ownership is just as important as homeownership itself. Being prepared from the beginning can put you in a better place overall not only now but in the future. Nobody wants to purchase a home only to be...
read moreHidden Things That Can Ruin Your Credit Score
Your credit score and history is one of those magical things that sit out there in the inter-webs just waiting to be increased, decreased, or inquired upon. That magical little number can offer excellent rates on loans or prevent you from getting the home of your...
read moreHow to Get Out of a HERO Loan
The term HERO stands for Home Energy Renovation Opportunity and is a government based program providing financing for energy efficient, water efficient, and renewable energy products to homes and businesses in approved communities within California and Missouri....
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Avoid Home Loan Pre-Approval Shaming
Being Pre-Approved is Your #1 Home Buying Preparation Tool Unless you are paying cash for a house it is imperative to get a mortgage pre-approval letter. What is this letter? A preapproval letter is a letter from your mortgage officer or bank, stating that you can...
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When Does it Make Sense to Refinance?
A lot of clients come to me lately about a refinance. Is it a smart time to do a refinance and what kind of rates should you expect from a refinance right now? Sometimes the decision to refinance is based on a lot of different factors including interest rates, your...
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