The pandemic has caused a shift in the priorities of many people, with many opting to buy homes instead of rent. This has led to increased demand for homeownership, and the mortgage industry has had to adapt to meet this…
Finally, the mortgage industry is also embracing new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, to streamline the loan process and improve the customer experience. These technologies are making it easier and faster to apply for a mortgage, and…
One of the biggest trends in the mortgage industry in recent months is the rise in interest rates. After reaching all-time lows in 2020, mortgage interest rates have steadily increased, hitting 3% for a 30-year fixed rate loan in early…
The majority of January was characterized by sharp decline in mortgage rate volatility and the lowest rates in several months, the first week of February has done its best to erase that progress. This is a process that…
Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors when selling a home. Keeping the exterior of your home tidy and aesthetically pleasing can keep your neighborhood beautiful, encourage other homeowners to take pride in their homes, and attract more buyers…
Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations! One of the first major items in the escrow process is the home inspection. Hopefully you took some time for yourself to have a quick celebration but with the escrow clock ticking…
In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to move on to the most exciting and sometimes nerve racking part of the home buying process. It is time to search for that home…
In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their pre-approval. Assuming all looked good in those areas, the…
Many people find it useful to have a checklist and on any good checklist these 2 items should be the first items on that list. as they are essential to getting the ball rolling on your dream of home ownership.…
Produce has a season. So do sports. But did you know that real estate has a peak season as well? People buy and sell homes all year long but there are certain times of the year when more transactions are…
