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Applying for a mortgage is a big deal, and the lenders want you to take it seriously. In addition, once you apply for a mortgage, you must keep your credit, income, and assets status quo. Any changes could risk…
FHA loans have a reputation for being only for first-time homebuyers, but they could be a solution for almost any homebuyer. If you don’t have ‘great’ credit or your debt-to-income ratio is higher than conventional loans allow, an FHA loan…
You’ve likely heard that buying a home requires a 20% down payment. But that’s not always the case; actually, it’s rarely the case. Is a 20% down payment nice? Absolutely. But can you buy a home without 20% down? Most…
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you probably want to know what’s really happening with home prices, mortgage rates, housing supply, and more. That’s not an easy task considering how sensationalized headlines are today. Jay Thompson, Real…
Are you prepping to buy your first home? If so, one of the steps you should take early on is making sure you’re financially ready for your purchase. Here are just a few of the financial fundamentals you’ll need to…
You have many options when looking for mortgage financing, including using a mortgage lender or mortgage broker. While anyone can use either option, there are benefits you might not realize with a mortgage broker. Understanding how mortgage brokers work and…
Mortgage rates have been a hot topic in the housing market over the past 12 months. Compared to the beginning of 2022, rates have risen dramatically. Now they’re dropping, and that has to do with everything happening in the economy…
Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and…
There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President…
There’s no doubt buying a home today is different than it was over the past couple of years, and the shift in the market has led to advantages for buyers today. Right now, there are specific reasons that make this…
