Waiting for the mortgage rates to come down before you buy a home may not be a good decision. If…
A soft second loan, sometimes called a silent second, is subordinate to the first mortgage, whose payment is deferred or…
You may remember the famous line in the Dirty Harry movie when Clint Eastwood has just had a shootout with bank…
Freddie Mac chief economist, Frank Nothaft, says that affordability, stability and flexibility are the three reasons homebuyers overwhelmingly choose a…
It’s disappointing, frustrating and sometimes, discouraging when you lose a home you want to buy. One of the hardest lessons…
In a study released by TD Bank, 65% of buyers with mortgages that required mortgage insurance said the higher monthly…
It is generally considered a seller’s market when the conditions favor the seller. This condition exists when demand is high…
Planning a summer trip is usually focused on what you’ll do, see and experience. Enjoy it even more by spending a…
Most taxpayers know that they will pay a 10% penalty if they withdraw funds from their IRA before they turn…
There is a significant difference in how the money you spend on your home is treated for income tax…
Serious shoppers wait for a 50% off sale to make the decision because of the bargain factor. Renters who are…
One of the most common reasons buyers want to deal directly with the seller is because they feel they can…
Consideration associated with a contract is generally thought to be the price and terms but being sympathetic and courteous towards…
Paying cash for a home seems like a huge advantage to qualifying for a mortgage and an appraisal. However, for…
94% of purchasers last year opted for a fixed-rate mortgage at some of the lowest rates in home buying history. …