Understanding mortgage loans and interest rates can be confusing and frustrating for many buyers. It doesn’t help that most advertised rates are just a marketing ploy to lure you in! In fact, a lender looks at several factors to determine an interest rate based on YOUR specific financial situation, including your credit score, your down-payment […]

If you’re a buyer on a tight budget, your family may be able or willing to help you with your downpayment. If that’s the case, lucky you!  I know financial support from family is not an option for every buyer and I have many articles about other options on my website, but if you do […]

When it comes to getting a mortgage, it’s easy to focus on the interest rate.  But, if you only focus on the interest rate, you might be missing some “hidden” fees that makes getting that interest rate more expensive. That sounds counterproductive but it isn’t. Several factors will help create the best mortgage and interest […]

Did an interest rate catch your attention the last time you were looking online?  Did it look a lot better than rates you’ve seen on other sites? Maybe you’ve been thinking about buying a home, buying an investment property, refinancing, or getting a line of credit,  However, it’s very rare that the interest rate you […]

No home sale is ever final until its actually closed and recorded. That is a fact and explains why listings say “Pending” and not “Sold” after an offer is accepted. There’s a lot that goes on after a buyer’s offer is accepted by the seller. And a key factor in getting to closing day is […]

Have you checked your smoke alarms lately?  Since Fall Daylight Savings Time reset is coming up on Sunday, it’s a great reminder to check smoke alarms. Smoke alarms that are missing or not working play a role in nearly 3 out of 5 fire-related home deaths (Dang! That’s a lot!), according to the National Fire […]

My Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie event at Cinemark Lincoln Square on Saturday October 19, 2024 was a huge success! We all had a great time and enjoyed a fun movie together! If you missed out, I rented a whole theater and offered free tickets to all my clients and friends and invited them to bring family, […]

You love hanging out with certain friends or have the perfect roommate in your current rental.  You’ve got a great relationship with one of your siblings who lives nearby. You and your partner have been together for years and want something more permanent. Should you buy a home with them? It’s not uncommon for family […]

You’ve probably heard the news…“The Fed cut rates!”  But what does this actually mean and how will it affect you when it comes to buying, selling or refinancing a home? Today’s article gets into all the nitty gritty details and what you need to know about what it means for you.  What It Means When […]

In this 8-part series, How to Find the Perfect Home for You and Your Budget, you’ll learn how to find a home that is the right fit for your lifestyle, needs and, most importantly, your budget. It takes you through every single step and show you how to avoid buyer’s remorse.  This home is likely […]