by sgomes | Oct 25, 2023 | Housing, Mortgage
You don’t have a 20% down payment saved to buy a house? A first-time home buyer doesn’t need a big down payment. In today’s competitive housing market, most sellers will not consider an offer if a pre-approval letter is not included. Begin your home search by...
by sgomes | Oct 18, 2023 | Home Equity, Housing, Mortgage
Monday, October 16, 2023 Have you ever considered adding an additional living unit on your property, or purchasing a home with an existing additional unit? These types of properties are popular for generating revenue from both short-term and long-term rental. ...
by sgomes | Sep 22, 2023 | Home Equity, Mortgage Rates
A home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC) are both types of loans that are secured by a borrower’s home. However, there are some key differences between a home equity loan and a HELOC. A home equity loan is a fixed-term loan that is granted by a...
by sgomes | May 24, 2023 | Housing
New Home Sales exceed expectations again as existing home inventory continues to lag. By Arnie Aurellano While residential resales remain underwhelming, deals for new residences continue to surge, with sales for new single-family homes rising to a 13-month high in...
by sgomes | May 15, 2023 | Mortgage Rates
By: Jann Swanson, Wed May 10, 2023, 8:24 AM: The volume of mortgage applications increased last week for both home purchases and refinancing. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said its Market Composite Index, a measure of that volume, increased 6.3 percent on a...