Will you be shopping for a home this spring? If so, a little preparation now can pay big dividends later. Let’s see what the experts say about home buying tips in Spring 2022. Few things are as exciting – or can be as stressful – […]
Your monthly mortgage payment is likely your biggest expense. Why and how do some people pay it off early? And are there any downsides to paying off your home loan ahead of schedule? Every homeowner dreams of the day when they pay off their mortgage […]
Escrow is one of those mysterious-sounding aspects of home mortgages that seem designed to confuse new home buyers. But if you look at it carefully, the benefits of escrow often outweigh the extra complexity. What is escrow? The legal definition is quite broad: “A deed, […]
Your loan officer tells you that a home appraisal is required before they’ll sign off on the mortgage. Or the shoe is on the other foot: You’re selling a house and a buyer requests a home appraisal. What should you expect? Whether you’re buying, selling, […]