Buying a house comes with some unexpected expenses. Don’t let closing costs be one of them – find out what to expect as a buyer or seller when it comes to closing costs on real estate transactions. It’s so tempting to think of your mortgage […]

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 – […]

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, […]