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Today’s housing market remains hot, with soaring sales prices, even as mortgage interest rates have almost doubled in the past year. Those factors combined with very limited inventory make it difficult for many would-be buyers to get a foothold in homeown
Jul 26, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
Mortgage interest rates have jumped more than two full percentage points in the past year and with home prices growing at record high paces, buying a home might seem more out of reach than ever for some people. The good news is that there are smart ways t
Jul 19, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
Maybe you bought a second home during the pandemic as a way to escape during lockdowns. Maybe you bought one to rent out part-time for extra income in today’s uncertain economy. And with home prices growing so quickly, you may be wondering if you can refi
Jul 12, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
During the past two years, demand for vacation homes skyrocketed as cooped-up Americans sought out domestic getaways while the COVID-19 pandemic raged. With travel restrictions mostly lifted, people are again venturing out all around the world. What does
Jul 05, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
In October last year, in the aftermath of Florida condo collapse, Fannie Mae threw a big wrench into condominium approval process. In their lender letter LL-2021-14 (you can look it up), the maker of lending rules added somewhat ambiguous requirements fo
Jul 02, 2022 | Purchasing a Home Conventional Loans Condominiums
When you’re trying to build your nest egg, diversifying with an investment property could help you build significant wealth. The housing market has proven to be a stable source of price appreciation and income generation over the long-term. By renting out
Jun 28, 2022 | Purchasing a Home