2020 - Page 6 of 30 - Lending A Hand

Two Important Impacts of Home Equity

Post published:26 October, 2020
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Move-Up Buyers Pricing

Equity continues to rise, helping American homeowners secure a much more stable financial future. According to the most recent data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity over…

How much house can you afford? [Your Goldilocks Payment]

Post published:24 October, 2020
Post category:Buy Credit & Debts First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Home Buyers Rent vs. Buy YouTube

When it comes to figuring out how much house you can afford there are two considerations. First is how much the lender says you can afford but equally, if not…

Selling Your House Is the Right Move, Right Now [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:23 October, 2020
Post category:For Sellers Infographics

Some Highlights Demand from homebuyers has skyrocketed this year, which means today’s sellers are poised to win big. This ideal moment in time to sell your house won’t last forever,…

Home Values Projected to Keep Rising

Post published:22 October, 2020
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Pricing

As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact continued economic uncertainty could have…

Why Today’s Options Will Save Homeowners from Foreclosure

Post published:21 October, 2020
Post category:Distressed Properties Foreclosures Housing Market Updates

Many housing experts originally voiced concern that the mortgage forbearance program (which allows families impacted financially by COVID to delay mortgage payments to a later date) could lead to an…

Bad credit, but want to buy a home? [HOME LOAN RULES]

Post published:21 October, 2020
Post category:Buy Buying Myths Credit & Debts FHA For Buyers Home Buyers YouTube

Can you buy a home with bad credit? Well, it depends on what you consider to be "bad" but what I can tell you is that you don't need "great"…

Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy

Post published:20 October, 2020
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates

The September Jobs Report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9%. Though that percentage is well below what experts projected earlier this…

Real Estate Continues to Show Unprecedented Strength This Year

Post published:19 October, 2020
Post category:For Buyers For Sellers Housing Market Updates Pricing

The 2020 housing market has surpassed all expectations and continues to drive the nation’s economic recovery. The question is, will this positive trend continue throughout the rest of the year,…

Why I Like FHA Monthly Mortgage Insurance [FHA MIP EXPLAINED]

Post published:17 October, 2020
Post category:Credit & Debts FHA For Buyers Home Buyers YouTube

Mortgage insurance gets a bad rap, but I like it, especially FHA's monthly mortgage insurance. Not because it benefits me somehow but because it's good for my clients. I explain…

How to Prepare for a Bidding War [INFOGRAPHIC]

Post published:16 October, 2020
Post category:First Time Home Buyers For Buyers Infographics Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. From pre-approval to making your best offer, here…