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It was late on a Saturday afternoon. The day before, Susan, a real estate agent, had confirmed the Saturday afternoon open house for one of her clients. When Susan arrived,...
Part 1 of 2 – Federal factors. Although lenders are perhaps more familiar with the regulations involved in making loans to consumers, it is important to keep in mind that...
To anyone who has ever had a credit card, borrowed money or deposited money in a savings account, you know firsthand how interest rates impact the amount of money you...
When it comes to securing a mortgage, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Conventional lenders, with their stringent rules and endless paperwork, may not be a viable option for everyone. In such...
Sure, there are some bad apples who overcharge clients and take advantage of special circumstances clients tend to find themselves in like getting a decline from their conventional lender three...
Do you remember when your parents said your love of marijuana would get you a first-class ticket on the road to nowhere? It turns out they were wrong. These days,...
There are many factors that come into play when shopping for a mortgage. For some, their interest lies in the size of their monthly payments, however, from my experience I...
There aren’t too many endeavors in life where totally opposite strategies can be equally as sound. But consider these two approaches to real estate investing: – You can buy your home, live...
An old friend, on various occasions, was known to say, “I’ve been kicked out of better clubs than this before!” The line never failed to get at least a chuckle from...
All too often, with accepted offer in hand, buyers and real estate agents are forced to play the waiting game while a conventional lender or bank goes through the process...