by luxretail | Dec 28, 2021 | Home Buying, Self Employed
There are many benefits to being a gig worker, independent contractor, or freelancer, including flexible hours, financial freedom, being your own boss, a sense of ownership, security, and having a more balanced lifestyle. But one financial drawback for non-traditional...
by luxretail | Dec 17, 2021 | Home Buying
2022 is shaping up to be another strong year for housing, as historically low interest rates continue, making it the perfect time for first-time buyers to enter the world of homeownership. Finding the home of your dreams is the exciting part, but the mortgage process...
by luxretail | Dec 10, 2021 | Refinancing
The holidays are an expensive time of year, when people stretch their budgets and rely on credit cards to help finance their festive giving. There is another way you can make the most of the holiday season…by saving money on your mortgage with a refinance. Here...
by luxretail | Nov 26, 2021 | Home Buying, Investors
When describing property that is not considered a primary residence, the terms “investment property” and “second home” are often used interchangeably. But it’s much more than semantics. There are significant tax and mortgage financing differentiations between...
by luxretail | Nov 18, 2021 | Home Buying, Self Employed
Not a W-2 earner? Not everyone is. And sometimes a conventional mortgage loan isn’t the answer to your unique work situation. Self-employed, independent contractors, gig workers, commissioned-based employees, landlords, or anyone else who does not have a standard W-2...
by luxretail | Nov 10, 2021 | Home Buying
Shopping for a home in the spring, buyers are lured by the curb appeal of beautiful blooming landscapes and the promising warm temperatures. It’s generally perceived as the best time of year to buy a home. But don’t underestimate the advantages of buying in the...
by luxretail | Oct 28, 2021 | Refinancing
Low mortgage rates make refinancing very enticing for homeowners, providing big savings over time. But for many homeowners, the upfront costs aren’t feasible. Luckily, there is a new federally-backed option that gives more borrowers the opportunity to refinance,...
by luxretail | Oct 18, 2021 | Home Buying, Investors
You’ve done your homework. You’ve calculated operating costs, evaluated margins, factored in unexpected costs, and considered return on the dollar. You’ve weighed all the risks and rewards and decided that investing in real estate is a great way to diversify your...
by luxretail | Oct 7, 2021 | Home Buying, Investors, Self Employed
Conventional loans may not be the best-fit mortgage for everybody; borrowers with unique financial circumstances may have difficulty qualifying based on conventional lending requirements. The good news is non-qualified mortgages, or Non-QM loan products, are designed...
by luxretail | Sep 30, 2021 | Market News
The real estate market outlook continues to be favorable for home sellers, with prices steadily rising since 2020. In fact, prices rose by 22.2 percent compared to 2019. And, with low interest rates and low inventory, bidding wars are pushing prices even higher. So,...
