Avoid the Most Common Mistakes House Hunters Make

Buying a house should be a simple process. But when dealing with what is usually the largest asset in most people’s lives, both the seller and the buyer often complicate the process unnecessarily. When you’re the buyer, you can avoid making costly mistakes by keeping these five tips in mind. Don’t Hold Out for Perfection […]

Can I claim interest on my mortgage on my federal taxes?

Planning to Refinance? Here’s What You Need To Know

If you’re looking to refinance your home, it’s important to know the eligibility requirements before initiating the process. Learning this information on the front end can save you a lot of hassle and time, allowing you to streamline your efforts into finding the best rate possible. It can also help you avoid common snags along […]

Applying For a Mortgage in 2014? Don’t Do It Until You Read These Tips (Part 2)

You have rights as a borrower—know them. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new regulations were created to ensure that mortgage borrowers’ rights are protected. In fact, as a borrower, you have more rights this year than any previous year, thanks to the CFPB’s reform. Knowing your rights and exercising them in situations where you are […]

Will lending requirements continue to be as strict as the are now for home buyers with good credit?

What skills should you look for when choosing a real estate agent?

A Few Things New Home Buyers Should Know

A lot of people have started to complain about the many problems that they are having with their loan originators at big banks.  Most of these people are new at buying a house, and so they don’t know of the many ways in which loan originators try to manipulate them.  Often, because of the inexperience […]

I’m thinking about putting my home up for sale. What is the outlook for the housing market going into the summer?

Why do i need to have a mortgage broker in the first place? Can’t I just work straight with a lender?

My realtor wants to see a pre-approval letter before we start looking for a house. Is this standard?

I want to refinance but I also want to get the lowest rate possible. Should I hold off for a little while to see if rates dip even lower than they are now?

I want to refinance to take advantage of the current low interest rates but my home is underwater. Am I stuck with my high interest rate for good?