Monthly Archives: May 2017
Loans for Buyers Still Available and Still Awesome
There has been a lot of good traction for Mortgage Loans in the last couple weeks. Ellie Mae’s latest Mortgage Credit Availability Index report is stating that buyers are finding it easier to get pre-approved and pre-qualified for loans on homes. The index reading has gone up since July. In basic terms, lending standards are relaxing a little more. The report says more than …
Zillow? What You Should Know
I don’t want to tell you my personal opinion in this blog about the topic at hand but I will present some actual reviews and criticisms from people that have used Zillow. There are a lot of websites out there that are supposed to make getting information about real estate easier but most of them aren’t well known to the public. Zillow was one …
What is Title Insurance
So I feel like I may have talked about what Title Insurance was before, but I can’t seem to find it. There are so many costs when someone buys and sells real estate and people may try to cut corners in ways. Well, Title Insurance isn’t one of the ways you can save money. It is mandatory and for good reason. Let’s start with …
How to House Hunt
Talk to your Realtor about looking for houses, they know the best way to get you going. You should first ask them about financing and know your budget. This one is essential. Take the time to get pre-approved for a mortgage before heading out. It doesn’t help you to see homes you cannot afford. Stick to your budget. One thing you can control besides …