The Rapid Rescore Request
You hear over and over that before you go out shopping for a new home you should get preapproved. Many people think it is to make sure that you...
Read MoreHow to step up your mortgage purchase game
With the spring market getting an early head start it will most likely be a hot month for those selling in the next few months. If you are a...
Read MoreHomebuyers: How Lenders Assess Credit
As you’re probably aware, most lenders use the FICO® scoring system to assess a homebuyer’s creditworthiness. This so-called “credit score,” which ranges between a low of 300 and a...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Hiring Movers
The average cost to hire a full-service moving company to pack and transport your belongings is about $12,230, yet 35 million Americans relocate every year. With rates this high,...
Read MoreHow to save for a house while renting
It can seem nearly impossible to save for a house when a large portion of your income goes toward rent. But the truth is you can save for a...
Read MoreHow to Budget for a Kitchen Remodel
A kitchen remodel is one of the best investments you can make for an older residence, and it has some of the highest returns of any home renovation. In...
Read MoreProtecting Your Home from a Burglary
A burglary occurs about every 15 seconds in the U.S., but this doesn’t mean that you have to turn your home into an impenetrable fortification to keep intruders away....
Read More6 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
There are several ways in which you can make your home more attractive to sell. Here are six do-it-yourself tips to improving curb appeal.
Read MoreUnderstanding FHA Loans
First time home buyers often have challenges securing an affordable loan. Thankfully there’s a loan that helps low income buyers even if their credit is not so great: it’s...
Read MoreLocking In Your Interest Rate
“Locking-in” is an essential, yet simple step in the home buying process. Your loan officer will talk to you about “locking-in” after you have chosen your loan program (for...
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