Mortgage Blog

5 Things to Consider Before Flipping a House

January 17, 2023 | Posted by: John Murphy

House flipping can be a tempting way to make fast money, but not every fixer-upper has the potential to be profitable. Here's five things to consider before buying a property to flip. 1. Time Tele ...

Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?

December 28, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not ...

10 Things to Know About the Offer Process

November 30, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

10 Things to Know About the Offer Process Before making an offer on your dream house, here are the ten things you need to know about buying real estate to ensure your offer is solid. Buying real e ...

10 Important Questions to Ask Your Contractor

November 9, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

10 Important Questions to Ask Your Contractor Are you thinking about hiring a contractor before selling real estate? Here are ten important questions you should ask the contractor before signing a co ...

Fed raises interest rates again, hints at smaller increases ahead

November 2, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

Recent indicators point to modest growth in spending and production. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting sup ...

Best Ways to Plan for Your Down Payment

October 19, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

Best Ways to Plan for Your Down Payment Do mortgages seem unaffordable? These tips will help you plan for your down payment so you can start talking to a private lender mortgage broker in no time. ...

Common Mistakes That House Flippers Make & How to Avoid Them

October 12, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

Mistakes That Can Make House Flipping a Flop Common Mistakes That House Flippers Make & How to Avoid Them Making it in the world of house flipping means making sound and prudent decisions. Read on t ...

Decisions Regarding Monetary Policy Implementation Issued September 21, 2022

September 21, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

The Federal Reserve has made the following decisions to implement the monetary policy stance announced by the Federal Open Market Committee in its statement on September 21, 2022: •& ...

How Mortgage Rates Affect Buying Power?

September 16, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

How Mortgage Rates Affect Buying Power? Do You Know How Your Mortgage Rate Affects Buying Power? To maximize your purchasing power, you should understand how interest rates impact your home buying p ...

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

August 24, 2022 | Posted by: John Murphy

It's a dream to be able to pay off your mortgage early, but is there a downside? While it sounds like a great idea, there are some factors to consider before doing so. This article will explore some o ...

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