How To Shop Your Mortgage Rate
My goal with this post is to help you shop your mortgage. Shopping for the best deal on ANYTHING we buy is something we ALL want to do. For some things that’s easier said than done. And in many cases,…
How To Improve Your Credit Score
Ready to buy a home, but your credit score score is less than stellar? Let’s talk about how to improve your credit score to help you buy a home with better terms. When starting a mortgage application, a mortgage lender…
How To Qualify For a Home Loan
What does a lender look at when determining qualifications for a home loan? A mortgage lender looks at four areas to determine qualification for a borrower to obtain a mortgage loan to buy a home. We refer to these as The…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Shopping for a New Home
Whether this is your first or tenth home purchase, shopping for a new home is an exciting time. It can also be a stressful and lengthy process. This guide can help you stay on track and in your new home…
First-Time Homebuyer’s Checklist
Ready to purchase your first home? Use this easy-to-follow checklist to navigate the path to home ownership. Determine Your Budget: It’s best to determine how much house you can afford early in the process to avoid falling in love with…
Understanding Cash to Close
If you have received your Closing Disclosure from your lender, you are almost done with your home buying journey. The Closing Disclosure, provided at least three full days before closing when you sign the final purchase documents, means that you…
How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage
Before you begin your new home search, talk to a lender about getting preapproved for a mortgage. This important step can save you time in negotiations and keep your search on target and within budget. What exactly is a preapproval…
5 Strategies to Save for a Home
Buying a home is a big purchase, one that takes time to save up to afford. Many homebuyers use a mortgage to finance the majority of the cost, but still need to save up a down payment. Here are five…
Expenses First Time Home Buyers Need to Save For
If you are getting ready to purchase your first home, there are a few expenses that you need to prepare for before getting to the final closing table. Some are even required before you start searching or complete the sale.…
Finding the Right Location to Buy a Home
They say that buying a home is all about location, location, location. But what if you do not know what location is right for you? Here are a few factors to consider when deciding on just the right place to…
