The 2021 Mortgage Industry: Themes & Highlights

The 2021 Mortgage Industry: Themes & Highlights

With 2021 in the rearview mirror, there are some notable insights to glean from the past 12 months when it comes to the mortgage industry. The lingering pandemic was still a factor and looks as if it will stick around in the first part of 2022 as well. Here are some...
New Year, New Home. How to Set Yourself up for Success

New Year, New Home. How to Set Yourself up for Success

Thinking of buying a home in the New Year? It’s never too early to start planning. Whether this is your first house or your third, here are some tips to help kickstart your home buying journey. Rank Your Must-haves vs. Nice-to-Haves Buying an existing house that you...
Make 2022 the Year for Homeownership. Here’s How to Get Your Finances in Order

Make 2022 the Year for Homeownership. Here’s How to Get Your Finances in Order

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...
Winter Home Buying Tips

Winter Home Buying Tips

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...
The Top 10 Hottest U.S. Housing Markets in 2021

The Top 10 Hottest U.S. Housing Markets in 2021

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,...