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Disputing Your Property Tax Assessment Can Save You Money

Disputing Your Property Tax Assessment Can Save You Money

When you are applying for a home loan, you are generally concentrating on the principal and interest charges that will make up your future mortgage payment. However, there is another cost that may be harder to determine at the outset of your loan: your pr

Nov 22, 2022 |

5 Crucial Questions to Ask When Buying a Condo

5 Crucial Questions to Ask When Buying a Condo

Not all homeownership looks like a single-family home with a white picket fence. There are all sorts of property types to help Americans realize the dream of becoming a homeowner. Condominiums, also known as condos, can be the perfect option for those who

Nov 15, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Vacation Home

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Vacation Home

Buying a vacation home can be an excellent investment, whether you are planning to use it exclusively as your own private escape or if you plan to rent it out for some extra income, or some combination of the two. However, purchasing a second home is a we

Nov 08, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Is a 15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Right for Me?

Is a 15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Right for Me?

The most common home loan, by far, is the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. It spreads out the principal and interest in an amortized pattern over three decades, allowing for manageable payments. It’s a good solid loan structure beloved by lenders and borrower

Nov 01, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Temporary Rate Buydown vs Permanent Buydown, a Deeper Look

Temporary Rate Buydown vs Permanent Buydown, a Deeper Look

Although temporary rate buydowns have been around for a very long time, they appear to be re-emerging. Seller-paid temporary buydowns, specifically, are currently receiving much of the spotlight. Let’s look at temporary rate buydowns and the math behind t

Oct 30, 2022 | Purchasing a Home Conventional Loans Buydown

Should I Refinance My ARM Loan to a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?

Should I Refinance My ARM Loan to a Fixed-Rate Mortgage?

Long-term mortgage interest rates have more than doubled in the past year and hit 14-year highs as of September 2022. If you bought a home in recent years with an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), it probably made a lot of sense at the time and helped you s

Oct 25, 2022 | Interest Rates