Around 58% of home buyers save up to make the down payment for their mortgage. However, the down payment is only one part of the equation. Other expenses need to be considered as well, like prepaid costs, aka prepaids. But…
Low housing inventory means homeowners are flooded with multiple offers. With the VA home loan, though, veterans and active-duty service members have benefits that can give you an edge. So in this blog, we're busting a few myths about VA…
You’re finally ready to buy a home. Congratulations! Before you set off to find the perfect home in this competitive market, you first must to choose who will service your mortgage. Like some people, you may assume that a traditional…
In this blog, we’ll explore how down payment assistance can help you achieve your real estate goals while helping you better understand your financial options. If you’re ready to finally open the door to homeownership, we’re ready to show you…
As a veteran-owned-and-operated business, we know the importance of doing right by those who have served our country. We know that few things are as life-changing as buying a home, so we’re going over the VA loan pros and cons…
If you're a freelance contractor or self-employed business owner who files a 1099 tax return, then you may feel like a mortgage is out of your reach. However, there have been recent changes to mortgage eligibility guidelines for self-employed individuals…
Few things top the excitement of “closing day” when buying a home. Whether it’s finding a great mortgage or the ideal property, it’s typically been a straightforward process in years past. Yet, in a post-pandemic world, real estate transactions have…
Another New England winter is just around the corner, and you may be deciding that you’re done shoveling snow once and for all. You’re moving to a condo or a homeowner’s association, and now you need to decide between PUD…
When you think of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), mortgages are probably the last thing that comes to mind. Yet, the USDA offers competitive home loans with $0 down for eligible borrowers seeking a home down in non-urban…
Pre-Approval Equals Getting to Home Ownership First time home buyer (or it's been so long it seems like you are)? That's got to be pretty exciting! Just imagine the cute flower pots out front, the colorful welcome mat inside the…
