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401K Versus Home
401K Versus Home Are you struggling to decide where to invest your hard-earned money for the best returns? As it turns out, investing in a home could give you better returns than your 401k. This has been proven time and time again. According to Rocket Homes, homeowners who purchased their homes 7-10 years ago…
Read MoreHaving Trouble Getting an Offer Accepted
Having Trouble Getting an Offer Accepted? The truth is sometimes; it Is the nature of the market, but sometimes it is not… Here are some of the reasons your offer may not be getting accepted… 1) You’re not being flexible on the closing date. Communication is key. If the seller needs more time to…
Read MoreBuyer Timeline
Buyer Timeline From finding the perfect property to closing the deal, here’s how long it typically takes to buy a home: Start by working with a lender (such as myself) to become pre-approved then doing your research and finding a reputable real estate agent who can help you navigate the home buying process (can help…
Read MoreRate Buy Downs
Rate Buy Downs Unlock Your Dream Home: A Guide to Mortgage Rate Buy-down. Ready for some real talk about getting a mortgage loan? As rates inch a bit higher, more homeowners are looking into buying down their interest rate. Curious about what that means and if it’s right for you? Here’s the rundown on…
Read MoreGreat News For FHA Buyers
Great News For FHA Buyers Hot off the press!!! FHA just announced the reduction of the monthly mortgage insurance premium!! This is great news for FHA buyers because this will give homebuyers more home buying power and monthly savings. FHA monthly mortgage insurance premium will be reduced from .85% down to .55% for loan amounts…
Read MoreTips For a Better Interest Rate
Tips For a Better Interest Rate Want to save money on your next mortgage? This blog post is for YOU, friend! With interest rates on the rise, getting the best possible rate is even MORE important than ever — especially since it’ll be tagging along for the next, say, 15 or 30 years, unless interest…
Read MoreUnlocking The Secrets of Mortgage Loans
Unlocking The Secrets of Mortgage Loans A mortgage loan is a loan used to purchase a home. The loan is secured by the property itself, giving the lender the right to take ownership of the property if the borrower fails to make payments. Mortgage loans are typically long-term loans, with a repayment period of 15 or…
Read MoreFlexible VA Loans in Chula Vista
Flexible VA loans in Chula Vista Flexible VA loans in Chula Vista are the absolute best loans in the mortgage world. VA loans are generally considered to be very flexible. Some of the key features that make them more flexible than traditional loans include: No down payment requirements: With a VA loan, eligible borrowers can purchase…
Read MoreDown Payment Tips
Down Payment Tips Need some inspiration and ideas for saving for a down payment? I got you covered! 1. Set up automatic transfers from your checking to your savings account each month. 2. Decide now to put aside raises, bonuses, gifts, or tax refunds. 3. Skip the costly vacation, plan a staycation, and save the…
Read MorePayoff Your Mortgage Fast
Payoff Your Mortgage Fast Want to know how to pay off your mortgage fast? Rather than paying your mortgage once a month, switch to biweekly payments. In theory, you will be paying the same amount each month. However, there are 52 weeks in a year which would be 13 full-sized payments per year through biweekly…
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