Impossible vs. I’m possible

A soft second loan, sometimes called a silent second, is subordinate to the first mortgage, whose payment is deferred or…

Being a better homeowner is a full-time job.  It takes good information to make good decisions not only when you…

Homeowners can raise the basis or cost in their home by money spent on capital improvements. The benefit is that…

FHA insured mortgages serve a sector of the market that is not necessarily being met by other loan programs. Securing…

A ½% increase in interest rate may not sound like much but it is roughly equivalent to a 5% increase…

Moisture is mold’s best friend and it thrives between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit which is why it is commonly…

You may remember the famous line in the Dirty Harry movie when Clint Eastwood has just had a shootout with bank…

Buyers with a minimum down payment are generally faced with the decision of whether to get a FHA or a…

In a recent article, The Wall Street Journal reported that investors have rarely been this flush with cash.  The economic…

One of the first steps in a good outcome is knowing a little bit about what you’re about to undertake.  By…

Once the kids are grown, have careers, relationships and get a place of their own, parents find that they may…

Competition for homes being sold has greatly increased over the previous two years, according to a recent REALTORS® Confidence Index…

A common expectation of homeowners is to want the components and systems in their home to work when they need…

In inflationary times, currently the highest in 40 years, the purchasing power of your money diminishes each day; essentially, buying…

The largest expenditure a buyer has when purchasing a home is the down payment which can range from zero for…