Before buying a home
Interest rates are at all time lows and nationwide (US), home values are down 25 percent from their peak, meaning affordability is...
First offer - best offer
There’s an old real estate rule of thumb that the first offer you receive is usually the best one. I’ve run into this with several...
Factors effecting your credit score
Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors...
Specialty mortgages
A In high-priced housing markets, it can be difficult to afford a home. That's why a growing number of home buyers are forgoing...
Why work with a Realtor®
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional...
Short sale - selling
What to Do When the Sale Price Leaves You Short? If you're thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on...