When you are ready to buy a home, you will hear about a lot of different types of insurance: homeowners’ insurance, private mortgage insurance, title insurance, etc. What is the difference between all of these and why are they required? Here’s everything
Mar 17, 2021 |
We’ve known for decades that home buying and selling follows seasonal patterns, but a recent study* from housing tech startup Haus found that mortgage interest rates also have their own pattern. They also uncovered several other tidbits about how and when
Mar 10, 2021 | Interest Rates
The coronavirus pandemic that shutdown the U.S. economy almost a year ago has continued to affect the nation in many more aspects than just personal health. With millions of American companies forced to have their employees work from home, many of them ha
Mar 03, 2021 |
What do you do when you want to finance or refinance a home or a rental property? In most cases, the only way the borrowers know how to shop for a loan is to go online and/or call around to see who will quote them the lowest interest rate. This ap
Nov 22, 2011 |
With current interest rates hitting historic lows, one would assume it should be easier than ever to obtain a mortgage loan, especially since the mortgage payments are more affordable due to lower interest rates. However, pretty much 100% of loan
Nov 11, 2011 |
What is the latest craze in residential real estate? Without a doubt, hunting for bargains and buying distressed properties. Purchasing a distressed property can be both profitable and rewarding, but it also can be a trying endeavor. A distressed sale tra
Aug 15, 2011 |