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Sweet Loans for Every Taste: Which Mortgage Treat Is Right for You?

May 29, 2025 by Rilian Ball

Let’s face it, picking the right mortgage can feel overwhelming. But what if we made it more fun? Think of home loans like candy bars: each one has a distinct flavor, a specific audience, and its own perfect time and place. Whether you're buying your first home, building your dream house, or tapping into retirement equity, there’s a mortgage match made just for you. So let’s have a little fun with this sweet comparison... FHA Loan – Milky WaySmooth, classic, and made for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Loan Flavors, Mortgage Humor, Mortgage Made Fun

Is Owner Financing Your Home the Smartest Move?

May 28, 2025 by Rilian Ball

Deciding to sell your home can feel overwhelming, especially when you want to maximize profit and close quickly. One strategy gaining popularity is owner financing (also known as seller financing). But is it right for you? Let's discuss how it works, when to consider it, and the key factors every seller should weigh. Why Buyers Ask for Owner Financing Most buyers secure a mortgage through a bank or credit union. When a prospective purchaser requests you to carry their loan, ask yourself: Credit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips Tagged With: Owner Financing, Real Estate Advice, Seller Financing

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 27th, 2025

May 27, 2025 by Rilian Ball

Despite the recent pause on tariffs for Europe and progressing talks with China, the economic outlook remains largely negative across all sectors and markets. Although this week was relatively light on economic reports, the most notable was the Leading Economic Indicators, which showed a significant decline in every measurable category for April. This decline is largely attributed to the tariff policies implemented recently. Overall, the outlook remains pessimistic, despite other markets showing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Honoring Our Heroes and Celebrating the Meaning of Home

May 26, 2025 by Rilian Ball

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to freedom have made it possible for all of us to pursue our dreams, including the dream of home ownership.What Home Truly MeansHome is more than four walls and a roof, more than a place to lay your head at night, it is where memories are made, milestones are reached, and futures are built. It is the front porch where your friends and neighbors … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: Honor and Remember, Memorial Day, Thank You For Your Service

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