If you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your current one, choosing between a fixed-rate mortgage and an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is an important decision. Let’s consider the key
Homebuyer 101: What Mortgage Program is Right for Me?
That answer depends on how you answer other questions. Let’s examine how those answers can help you find the mortgage program that’s best for you.
How much house can you afford?
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Savvy Homeowners Keep Refinancing on Their Radar
Staying current with mortgage refinancing is a smart financial habit. As interest rates and economic conditions fluctuate, keeping an eye on the market can help you make money-saving decisions.
Keep Your
Homebuyer 101: What is Escrow?
About 80% of U.S. mortgage holders have an escrow account. However, these accounts are one of the least understood aspects of home financing. Let’s look at what an escrow account
2025 Housing Market Forecast
If you’re in the market for a home this year, you’ll want to keep your eye on a few things: mortgage rates, home prices, and home availability. Let’s see what
NAR’s Predictions for the 2025 Housing Market
Economists for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently gathered in Boston to talk about the future of the residential real estate market. Let’s look at the top-line takeaways.
Lower Mortgage
How Do I Refinance My Mortgage?
With the talk of interest rates dropping, lots of homeowners are thinking about refinancing. Let’s look at the logistics of refinancing and how it might work for you.
Refinancing 101
When you
What Not to Do When Mortgage Interest Rates Drop
The Federal Reserve recently made big news by lowering the federal funds rate for the first time in four years. This move will probably prompt lower mortgage rates, making now
Real Estate Market Forecast for the Second Half of 2024
The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says, “In the second half of 2024, look for moderately lower mortgage rates, higher home sales, and stabilizing home prices.”
What Could the 2024 Real Estate Market Look Like?
Let’s break out our crystal ball and see where the real estate market is headed over the coming year.
Expect Some Relief with Rates
Nobody is predicting the eye-poppingly low-interest rates of