What Is a Good Price for a First-Time Home Buyer?
Buying your first home can be pretty nerve-wracking. Regardless of what you pay, whether it seems like a little or a lot, there are going… Read More »What Is a Good Price for a First-Time Home Buyer?
The Cost of Property Taxes and Hazard Insurance
As home prices continue to flirt with record highs nationwide, the cost of property taxes and hazard insurance can be the tipping point. For example,… Read More »The Cost of Property Taxes and Hazard Insurance
15 Things to Do After Your Mortgage Funds Besides Buy New Furniture
Getting a mortgage can be pretty exciting, especially if it’s your first time. It can also be a very daunting process fraught with the potential… Read More »15 Things to Do After Your Mortgage Funds Besides Buy New Furniture
Chase Launches Free Biweekly Mortgage Payment Option
In an effort to make life a little easier for its mortgage customers, Chase has launched a new suite of “flexible automatic payments,” including a… Read More »Chase Launches Free Biweekly Mortgage Payment Option
What Is a Non-Conforming Mortgage Loan? And How Does It Affect You?
If you’ve been doing some mortgage shopping/research lately and happened to come across the phrase “non-conforming loan,” you might have some questions. At first glance,… Read More »What Is a Non-Conforming Mortgage Loan? And How Does It Affect You?
2019 Mortgage Rate Forecast: We Could Be in for a Big Surprise
Just like that another year has passed, well almost, so it’s time once again to look forward to what the next 365 days might bring.… Read More »2019 Mortgage Rate Forecast: We Could Be in for a Big Surprise
2019 FHA Loan Limits Rise: Floor Climbs Above $300k
Following the release of the 2019 conforming loan limit, HUD announced the 2019 FHA loan limits, which like the former will move higher next year.… Read More »2019 FHA Loan Limits Rise: Floor Climbs Above $300k
Home Prices vs. Recessions
There have been three recessions since the 1990s, including the Great Recession, which took place from 2007 and 2009 and lasted about a year and… Read More »Home Prices vs. Recessions
2019 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions
First off, here are my 2018 predictions in case you want to see how they panned out. Overall, I think I did alright, though my… Read More »2019 Mortgage and Real Estate Predictions
2019 Conforming Loan Limit Will Be $484,350 for Mortgages Backed by Fannie and Freddie
As expected, the conforming loan limit for 2019 has increased thanks to an ongoing rise in property values, according to a news bulletin released by… Read More »2019 Conforming Loan Limit Will Be $484,350 for Mortgages Backed by Fannie and Freddie