HUD for First Time Home Buyers
For years, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has been providing resources to help people find and stay in homes they can afford. From grants and programs, to simply providing information, HUD has a wealth of helpful resources that can prove especially helpful for first time home buyers. HUD offers help and advice [...]
Avoiding Foreclosure
Foreclosure is a dirty word that Americans are all too familiar with hearing. Unfortunately, the shaky economic climate and current housing crisis are forcing many hard working Americans out of their homes with no where to go. Take a drive, and look at all the foreclosed homes in your area. While scary and tragic, avoiding [...]
Leaving the Mortgage Business
I wanted to take a few minutes to let those who have been clients and friends know how much I have enjoyed working with all of you. I recently got an opportunity to go and do something totally different that was out of the financial realm. Though it was a difficult decision, I decided that [...]
Should You Move or Remodel?
If you already own a home, and are making mortgage payments you may be tempted to “upgrade” or move into a different neighborhood. Before making the major decision to buy another home, and reinvest in another mortgage it’s important to know what to expect. Adjusting your mortgage could mean higher interest rates, and you should [...]