Mortgage or Marriage? Which Comes First?
According to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time homebuyer statistics in 2017 at 57% of all…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOW THE NEW TAX LAW AFFECTS YOU
Late last year, President Trump signed into law the most far-reaching changes to the American tax system in more than 30 years. While specific elements of the legislation such as…
Buying a Home Is More Affordable Than Renting in These U.S. Markets
Buying a home is more affordable than renting in more than half of the nation’s housing markets, but nearly two-thirds of the population live in the markets where it more…
Florida’s population growth in 2017 was second largest in US
If it seems to you like more and more people are moving to Florida, you would be correct — the state saw the second-biggest increase in population in the country…
The Benefits Of Florida Homeownership Go Beyond The Financial!
Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. As evidence of that, 91% of Americans believe that owning a home is either essential (43%) or important (48%) to achieving that “dream.” In a…
Breaking Down Your Credit Score
Breaking Down Your Credit Score: An individual’s credit score can impact many areas of life, particularly when it comes to homeownership – yet few, especially Millennials, seem to fully understand…
Rent Is On The Rise: Don’t Become Trapped!
There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents, by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t…
Freddie Mac: Housing market on track for best year in a decade
With 2018 right around the corner, Freddie Mac released its report card for 2017. While the economy is marked by robust job growth and low inflation, the housing market has had some…
Thinking about buying a home but not sure whether you qualify for a mortgage? Here’s what lenders look for in a borrower.
Thinking about buying a home but not sure whether you qualify for a mortgage? Consider the following facts. The 4 Cs of Qualifying for a Mortgage What Do Lenders Look…
Why Is There So Much Paperwork to Get a Mortgage?
Why is there so much paperwork asked by the lenders for a mortgage loan when buying a home today? It seems that the lenders need to know everything about you and your spouse and…