Imagine that you are exploring your city or a new city and you stumble upon your dream home. It is perfect! With an open kitchen for entertaining, a backyard oasis for relaxation, and all the space you’ve envisioned. Just as you’re ready to make your move, someone else beats you to it because your finances weren’t prepared. The good news is you can avoid it with a little preparation. Here are some steps to get you house-hunting ready: 1. Understand Your Budget Before you even … [Read more...]
How to Refinance Your Mortgage
Refinancing your mortgage can be a strategic financial decision, enabling you to save money, access home equity, or adjust your loan terms to better suit your current financial situation. Here’s a detailed guide to help you understand the process and determine if refinancing is the right move for you. What is Refinancing? Refinancing involves replacing your existing mortgage with a new one, often with the goal of: Securing a lower interest rate. Adjusting the loan term, either … [Read more...]
Understanding an Appraisal Contingency in Your Home Purchase
When buying a home, you have the option to include contingencies in your purchase contract. These protect you by setting certain conditions that must be met for the contract to remain valid. If any contingency isn’t satisfied, you can back out of the sale without penalty. Three main types of contingencies help protect buyers: appraisal, financing, and home inspection contingencies. Here's how each can impact your home buying experience. The Appraisal Contingency An appraisal contingency … [Read more...]
Do Not Get Spooked by Your Underwater Mortgage – How Refinancing Can Help You Escape
It’s Halloween season, and while it’s fun to enjoy spooky decorations and scary movies, there’s nothing fun about feeling haunted by your mortgage—especially if you owe more on your home than it’s currently worth. If you’re feeling trapped in an underwater mortgage, don’t let it send chills down your spine! Refinancing your mortgage can be the solution to break free, no matter how far underwater you are. What Is an Underwater Mortgage? An underwater … [Read more...]
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