The New Year has just rolled around and everyone and their grandmother is keeping fingers crossed that 2015 will actually spell the end to the recovery from recession. As much as experts, buyers, sellers, and pundits might wish that this year marks a time of new found health for the property market, excessive optimism seems […]
Tools & Resources
Is Buying a Short Sale a Good Deal?
Ever heard of buying a short sale? Ever had someone try to explain the concept to you, only to leave you scratching your head as to what all those big words mean? In today’s post, we’ll be tackling the process of buying a short sale, starting from the short sale definition, then moving on to […]
What Is a Bridge Loan?
Anyone who has ever purchased their second home, while also trying to sell the first one, has likely come across the conundrum of bad timing. In other words, if you’re a repeat home buyer, try as you might, you simply can’t coordinate the sale of an old home with the purchase of a new one. […]
Home Buyers’ Most Pressing Mortgage Questions Answered
Buying a new house can be a source of great anxiety about all kinds of things, and especially about the legal implications of the contract, as well as the rights and options you have as a buyer. Not many home owners can afford a whole legal team to have their backs and sort out all […]
The Closing Game
Learn the rules of the game from the best players in the industry The process of finding financing for a home can sometimes feel like a game, follow these key steps to stay on top
The Going’s Gotten Tough in the Loan Refinancing World
If you’ve at least considered buying a home over the past four or five years, then it’s no longer news to you that the mortgage and refinancing industry are having a rough time at the moment. But just how tough? That’s a different question altogether and one to which there are numerous multi-faceted answers. However, […]
Applying for a Mortgage Loan When Pregnant: A Delicate Situation
As anyone who’s ever gone through the home buying process or the process of refinancing a mortgage, the steps to buying a house aren’t always straightforward and simple. This especially applies to income earners who plan on switching jobs, quitting, or taking temporary leave. For instance, a mother-to-be should not have more trouble than a […]
How to Buy a Multi-family Property: Tips for First Time Buyers
The fundamental difference between a multi-family property and a single-family residence is the potential to generate income. Investors and business-oriented individuals interested in real-estate have been affected strongly by the changes of today’s lending environment, but they continue to buy more properties. Multi-family homes may be a risky investment, but it is also potentially lucrative […]