Not all borrowers can take advantage of the secret weapon when buying a home, but those who do find big savings up front. In 2021, real estate sales have gone through the roof. You will read articles about this, but some of these articles leave out a crucial detail about WHY house prices are going crazy in 2021. Why Is There a Real Estate Seller’s Market You’ll read the term “seller’s market”, and you will read about how interest rates have … [Read more...]
Buying A Home: Hidden Housing Expenses
I have told many people with ambitions of buying a home to take their time and do their due diligence in learning what it will take to afford and maintain property as an American homeowner. My friends who have purchased their own homes have learned there are pitfalls waiting for if you don’t know where to look. It does not matter if you are buying with a conventional mortgage, a VA home loan, or an FHA mortgage--you'll need to anticipate certain … [Read more...]