by lizlaurenb | Nov 6, 2024 | Mortgage Tips
When buying a home, you have the option to include contingencies in your purchase contract. These protect you by setting certain conditions that must be met for the contract to remain valid. If any contingency isn’t satisfied, you can back out of the sale...
by Angel Leon | Nov 6, 2024 | Homebuyer Tips, Spanish
Comprar una casa es un viaje emocionante, pero no está exento de giros y vueltas. Un aspecto desalentador específico para muchos compradores de vivienda es comprender el alcance de los costos de cierre. Estos gastos adicionales pueden tomar por sorpresa incluso a los...
by lizlaurenb | Nov 5, 2024 | Home Mortgages
If you’ve received your Closing Disclosure from your lender, congratulations! You’re almost at the finish line of your home buying journey, ready to celebrate with keys in hand. The Closing Disclosure, or CD, is provided at least three business days before...
by lizlaurenb | Nov 4, 2024 | Financial Reports
This week, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation data was released, and the results met expectations. This, along with recent GDP estimates, employment reports, and personal income/spending figures, paints a stable economic picture. It suggests that we may...
by lizlaurenb | Nov 1, 2024 | Mortgage
If you have a reverse mortgage loan, you might be curious about your options for refinancing. The good news is that yes, you can refinance a reverse mortgage, and doing so may offer several benefits depending on your unique financial situation. We will provide a...
by lizlaurenb | Oct 31, 2024 | Mortgage Tips
It’s Halloween season, and while it’s fun to enjoy spooky decorations and scary movies, there’s nothing fun about feeling haunted by your mortgage—especially if you owe more on your home than it’s currently worth. If you’re feeling...
by Angel Leon | Oct 30, 2024 | Mortgage, Spanish
Poseer una casa es un hito significativo que conlleva una multitud de consideraciones financieras. Más allá del orgullo de ser propietario, existen beneficios e deducciones fiscales sustanciales disponibles para quienes se embarcan en este viaje. Exploraremos hechos...
by lizlaurenb | Oct 30, 2024 | Mortgage Tips
Saving for a down payment can feel overwhelming, but with some creative strategies, you can make it happen faster than you think. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, these tips can help you reach your goal and set you on the path to...
by lizlaurenb | Oct 29, 2024 | Mortgage
Retirement planning is about ensuring you have a steady income stream to support yourself comfortably. For many retirees, tapping into the equity in their homes becomes an attractive option. Two terms often come up in this context: reverse mortgage and Home Equity...
by lizlaurenb | Oct 28, 2024 | Financial Reports
This week saw relatively light activity, primarily focused on discussions with the Federal Reserve Board. The only truly notable report released was the Consumer Sentiment Report, which happily reported that sentiment had risen for the month of October. Meanwhile, the...
