Mortgage Rates Jump Back to Early 2020 Levels
Mortgage rates are now back to levels we saw back in April of 2020. The average rate on the [...]
Mortgage News Weekly 1/24/22
In this Issue… A Look Into the Markets Mortgage Market Guide Candlestick Chart Economic Calendar for the Week of [...]
Are Higher Rates Ahead?
Are higher rates ahead in the cards for home loans and, when can potential home buyers or those looking to [...]
How Much Earnest Money Is Normal?
Once home buyers find a home they love, they declare their commitment to the seller with a sizable chunk [...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions To Help You Buy a Home in 2022
In the new year, we make all sorts of resolutions, ranging from exercising more to eating healthier to [...]
Proof of Funds Letter for a Real Estate Purchase: Why Home Buyers Need It.
Is your Realtor asking for proof of funds? What is proof of funds in real estate anyway? A proof [...]
How Much Is Enough for a Down Payment?
Most would-be homebuyers start their journey by gathering a down payment. This money is crucial to snagging a mortgage [...]
Buying a Home in Today’s Market Can Lead to the 5 Stages of Grief—Here’s How To Survive Them
Matthew Libassi and his husband had been looking for a home for months when they found what they thought [...]
Is a 20% Down Payment Necessary to Buy a Home?
Do I really need a 20% down payment on a house? The idea that you need to put a [...]
Benefits of an Outdoor Bar
When the country first went through lockdown during the pandemic, restaurants and bars shut their doors and caused people [...]