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June 1, 2018

Michigan Veterans will now have an easier time purchasing and financing single-family homes using a VA mortgage.

Michigan Veterans VA Mortgage Options

A rule change in Lansing provides great news for Michigan Veterans that are dreaming of a new home. The statement from the Veterans Benefits Administration reads: Effective immediately, site condominiums in the state of Michigan will be processed in the same manner as a single-family […]

April 20, 2018

7 Reasons to Own a Home

7 Reasons to Own a Home. With the homes for sale inventory at historically low levels and the home buying season is in full swing. First time home shoppers are becoming frustrated and giving up looking for a home opting to rent for another year. Here […]

March 7, 2018

7 Earnest Money Deposit Tips

As buyers gear up for the summer home buying season, questions regarding the earnest money deposit always pop up. Here are 7 tips for 2018 homebuyers regarding earnest money deposits. How much should you offer? It depends on what is typical for your area. Keep […]

February 2, 2018

Average mortgage interest rate 1971 through 2017

We all get caught in the day to day grind, the headline reading, the “Breaking News”. Recently Freddie Mac released the average mortgage interest rate 1971 through 2017. The overall average interest over that time was 8.16%, with discount points averaging 1.27%. As the Federal […]