What Is A Second Mortgage and Its Benefits?
A second mortgage (sometimes just called a "second") is when you take out a home loan against a property that already has a mortgage on...
Get the Facts About Escrow Shortages
An escrow account is for making payments toward your real estate fees like taxes and insurance. It helps make these fees more manageable...
The Basics of Buying A Foreclosed Home
Curious about buying a foreclosed home? Here's what you need to know to get started. What's A Foreclosure? When a homeowner can't keep up...
Your Guide to Refinancing Your Condo
A condo refi is similar to refinancing any other home. The lender will look at your income, assets, and credit to ascertain your...
Home Inspection 101: A Homebuyer’s Guide
A home inspection alerts you to any immediate repair concerns plus gives you an idea of what it may cost to maintain the home in good...
How To Remove Mortgage Insurance From Your Home Loan
You don't need to put a minimum of 20% down on a new home. That's the upside. The downside is that you'll need to pay mortgage insurance...
5 Best Renovations to Increase Your Home's Value
Renovations make your home more enjoyable. Plus, if you do them right, they may even increase your home's value. This comes in handy if...
Secrets to Winning A Bidding War In Real Estate
While the housing market remains vibrant for buying and selling, the supply continues to be an issue in these past years. Low supply...
Does Buying A House Help Raise Your Credit Score?
A solid credit score is necessary to get approved for a home loan. That's why we recommend against opening any new lines of credit or...
