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Are you thinking about selling your home next year? If so, there’s something you can do right now to set yourself up for success. If you have some overgrown shrubs and trees around your house, that can bring your price down. If your yard looks unkempt, buyers think the house is not well maintained. However, […]

How to Get the Best Mortgage Series  – Week 1 Follow this series to learn how to get the best mortgage for your specific financial situation and goals.  You’ll see what steps you need to take throughout this process to make it productive and successful! This week’s article is all about what to say when […]

The Spring market can be busy and intimidating! Here’s what to do now so you’re ready and can come out on top with your dream home!

Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. That […]

Now that the new year is here, many of us review our goals for the year and life. If you or anyone you know has been thinking about buying a home for a while, this just might be the year to make it happen!  Have you or anyone you know been wanting to buy a […]

If you’re thinking of listing your home after the holidays so you can ring in the New Year in your current home, that’s completely understandable.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and start preparing your home so you’ll be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you’re ready. I always […]

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 […]