by lizlaurenb | Mar 12, 2024 | Mortgage
Environmental consciousness is increasingly becoming a priority, and the construction industry stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation. One avenue gaining traction is the use of construction loans to incorporate green building practices, particularly in the...
by lizlaurenb | Mar 11, 2024 | Financial Reports
With a focus on the upcoming inflation data reports with CPI and PPI this week, the previous week was very light on data. The only relevant reports released were the non-farm payroll and U.S. trade balance data releases. Job reports are showing robust hiring...
by lizlaurenb | Mar 8, 2024 | Home Values
Embarking on the journey to homeownership is an exciting venture, but it comes with its share of responsibilities. One crucial step in the process is a comprehensive home inspection. To ensure your dream home doesn’t turn into a nightmare, we’ve compiled...
by lizlaurenb | Mar 7, 2024 | Homebuyer Tips
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be an overwhelming process, especially when it comes to understanding mortgages. For many first-time homebuyers, the world of mortgages can seem complex and filled with unfamiliar terminology. However,...
by Angel Leon | Mar 7, 2024 | Home Buyer Tips, Spanish
Comprar una casa es un momento emocionante, pero ¿qué pasa si la propiedad que estás considerando tiene un historial de que alguien falleció dentro de sus paredes? Para algunos, esta posibilidad puede suscitar emociones encontradas y generar preocupaciones sobre...
by lizlaurenb | Mar 6, 2024 | Mortgage Tips
Which is better — a fixed-rate mortgage or an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? It’s a common question among home buyers and refinancing households. The answer? It depends. Fixed-rate mortgages offer the certainty of a known, unchanging principal and...
by lizlaurenb | Mar 5, 2024 | Mortgage Tips
Fix-and-flip projects can be lucrative endeavors for real estate investors, but they often require a significant upfront investment. One key financial tool that savvy investors use to fund these projects is a construction loan. We will examine how you can leverage...
by lizlaurenb | Mar 4, 2024 | Financial Reports
A number of important consumer related data reports were released last week, giving us a clearer picture on inflation impacts and the state of the economy on a broader scale. First up, looking at the First Revision of GDP numbers, we are seeing they had fallen...
by lizlaurenb | Mar 1, 2024 | Credit Scoring
When it comes to securing a mortgage for your dream home, there’s a crucial number that can make or break your application: your debt-to-income ratio (DTI). Understanding and managing your DTI is essential for navigating the mortgage approval process smoothly....
by lizlaurenb | Feb 29, 2024 | Around The Home
Investing in your home by remodeling or renovating is an excellent way to increase its value. However, a significant renovation project can quickly turn into a disaster, especially for those who are inexperienced. Let’s take a look at four of the more common...
