If you’ve been shopping for a condo lately, or if you currently own one and are keeping an eye on your association’s monthly dues, you know that the world of condo financing has felt a bit like a game of…
Hey there! Steven Scott here from Affinity Group Mortgage. If you’ve been following the news lately, or just noticed that filling up your tank in Columbus is costing a bit more than it did last month, you might be wondering…
Welcome to the most unproductive, exhilarating, and "why-did-I-pick-that-team" three weeks of the year. Here in Columbus, Ohio, we take our sports seriously. Whether we’re debating the best spot for wings in the Short North or analyzing point spreads, the energy…
It’s that time of year again. If you walk into any office in Columbus, Ohio, or scroll through your social media feed right now, you’re bound to see one thing: brackets. The air is buzzing, the snacks are prepped, and…
If you’re a Veteran or active-duty service member living in Ohio, you already know that the benefits of your service are well-earned. But one of the most powerful financial tools available to you often gets overlooked or misunderstood: the VA…
Remember when mortgage rates were pushing 8% back in late 2023? Yeah, those weren't the good old days. If you bought or refinanced during that peak period, I've got some great news: rates have dropped significantly, and you might be…
If you're waiting for the flowers to bloom before you start house hunting, I've got some news that might change your plans: the 2026 spring market is already here, and it's moving fast. I know what you're thinking. "Steven, it's…
Let's be honest, if you bought your home in the last few years when interest rates were climbing, you've probably thought about refinancing more than once. Maybe you've even run some numbers and gotten excited about the potential savings. Then…
Let's be honest, if you bought your home in the last few years when interest rates were climbing, you've probably thought about refinancing more than once. Maybe you've even run some numbers and gotten excited about the potential savings. Then…
If you've been house hunting lately, you've probably felt the frustration of competing against well-funded investors for your dream home. Well, former President Trump just announced a plan that's got the housing world buzzing – and Wall Street a bit…
