What is Private Mortgage Insurance?
There are various ways to finance the purchase of a new home. The one that many new homeowners use is to get a loan from a traditional bank or credit union, called a mortgage. But what if you aren’t ready…
Buying a Home: How to Get from Offer to Closing
If you’re new to the home-buying game, you have probably been bombarded with new terms. Escrow, home warranty, inspection contingency—one of the most important terms to know and understand is “closing.” What is closing? Closing is an appointment, most often…
15 versus 30 Year Fixed Mortgage
A loan for the purpose of purchasing a home, called a mortgage, is an agreement between a borrow and a lender for a specific amount of money. To be borrowed at a specific interest rate and for a specified length…
Benefits of Selling Your Home with a Real Estate Agent
If you are getting ready to put your house on the market, you may be thinking that you have everything that you need to market your amazing home and to find the perfect buyer. It’s true that selling your home…
Summer Maintenance for Your Home
Summer temps are officially here in most of the United States. This usually means spending more time outdoors. If your home is looking a little rough after a long winter and spring, here are a few summer maintenance tips to…
How do I pay property taxes?
How do I pay property taxes? If you are a gainfully employed adult or teen, you are probably already familiar with the taxes that get taken out of your paycheck each month. Even young children learn quickly that a $1.00…
Renovations: Do I Need a Permit?
Renovations: Do I Need a Permit? Renovating your home, whether you DIY or hire a professional, is a big undertaking. But before you start swinging hammers and sharing your excitement about #demoday on social media, you may need to complete…
What Does a Loan Processor Do?
What Does a Loan Processor Do? Once you are moving forward on a home purchase that you plan to finance using a mortgage, you will quickly get to know a number of people who work in that process—your realtor, your…
What is the Difference between a Real Estate Agent and a Broker?
What is the Difference between a Real Estate Agent and a Broker? Looking to buy your first (or second, or third, or fiftieth) home? You have probably considered working with a professional who is well-versed in the real estate market…
What is Due Diligence and Why Is It a Big Deal in Real Estate?
What is Due Diligence and Why Is It a Big Deal in Real Estate? If you are a seasoned real estate buyer or seller, chances are you have heard the term “due diligence” at some point. Maybe you’ve even used…
