How Much Are Closing Costs?
Closing costs differ based upon a variety of different factors, but a good lender listens and structures a deal advantageously for their buyer Non recurring closing costs Prepaids Lender help with closing costs Seller help with closing costs Conclusion Introduction Last week, we talked about how much money a buyer will have to put down…
Read MoreHow much Down Payment Do I Need To Buy A House?
Every home buyer has a different answer to how much money they need to put down when buying a house- here’s how you know you have enough money to buy a house No money down options for select borrowers including USDA loans and VA loans Down Payment assistance loans, pluses, minuses and when they can…
Read MoreHow Do I buy a Home? (Part 2)
From Pre-qualified to closing- we have your step by step guide to how the process works to answer the question- How do I buy a home? Finding the right agent Finding the right house for you Contract Earnest Money and Option Fee Inspections Appraisal Approval Conditions Close After the close Buying a home for…
Read MoreHow do I buy a house? (Part one)
I’ve been thinking about what to write for a while and I realized something: If I was a little smarter I would have started my first blog with a post like the one I’m now writing which answers the question many people have (and might be afraid to ask) which is, “How do I buy…
Read MoreBlog #4: Should I buy a house right now?
When is the right time to buy a house? That’s a frequent question on the minds of many people looking to buy their new home. It’s likely the biggest financial investment of your life. It’s the place that you call home, spend the majority of your life, and the place where so many precious moments…
Read MoreBlog Post #3- Thankfulness In The Mortgage Industry
‘Tis the time of year. A time to stop and contemplate and think about what we are thankful for in our lives. Personally, I feel completely blessed to have a wonderful wife who loves me and takes good care of our children, 3 relatively happy and almost always healthy kids who are fearfully and wonderfully…
Read MoreInterest Rates: What Should I Look For?
Invariably, one of the first things that comes up in any conversation with a potential buyer, is, what is your interest rate? There is value in having a good low interest rate, of course, and as such I joined a company with very little corporate overhead so that we can and will deliver some of…
Read MoreThe Best Mortgage Professionals Listen!
How can I help you? That’s usually the first question that comes out of my mouth whenever I have the pleasure of meeting with someone in the real estate industry. That’s usually, followed up in short order, with the question “Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?” Those questions are not just ice…
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