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How to Avoid Being Denied After Clear to Close

February 22, 2021 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

How a credit report can cause your loan to be denied

You’ve found the perfect home, made an offer, completed all the paperwork with your lender, and you receive the exciting news: you’re “clear to close.” For many homeowners, it’s the news they’ve been waiting for: the finish line to a long and sometimes arduous process. However, a clear to close is not the finish line. Unexpected […]

Filed Under: Blog, Mortgage and Financial Tagged With: Clear to close, First Time Homebuyer, Loan Denied, Mortgage Loans

Are We Headed for Another Housing Crisis?

August 29, 2019 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Housing market crisis

Since the massive housing bubble burst of 2008, both economists and real estate professionals have been on edge, waiting for the next crisis to hit. It’s been over a decade since the last hiccup, so we want to know: are we headed for another housing crisis? Experts believe that’s the case – and it may […]

Filed Under: Mortgage and Financial, Web and Social Media Tagged With: Economy, Finances, Financial Wellness, Home buying, Investments, Market Changes, Market Trends, Real estate investing, Real estate investment, Real Estate Market

8 Ways to Save for a Down Payment

February 27, 2019 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

If you’re one of the millions of Americans hoping to buy a home soon, you are probably searching for ways to save for your down payment. A more substantial down payment can save you money in several ways: Lower interest rates and access to better loan programs. Lower monthly payments. Less interest over the life […]

Filed Under: Blog, Mortgage and Financial, Personal Development, Web and Social Media Tagged With: Budgeting, Down payment, First Time Homebuyer, Home buying, Millennial home buying, Saving

Real Estate Financing Options for Every Home Buyer

November 25, 2018 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

You’ve decided it’s time to ditch the rental and buy your own home. Maybe you’re ready to upgrade to a larger home and expand your family or downsize for retirement. No matter your reasons for real estate investment, the road ahead may seem complicated and obscure. It doesn’t have to be. We’ll break down everything […]

Filed Under: Blog, Mortgage and Financial, Real Estate Tagged With: Conventional Loans, FHA loans, financing, First Time Homebuyer, Home buying, Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Payment, Real estate, VA Loans

Reset Your Mindset: How to Work With Real Estate Investors

August 30, 2017 by Paula Becker Leave a Comment

  You’ve got your market niche, right? You know how to work with home buyers and sellers. You have certain types of properties that are your specialty. But how about real estate investors? Frankly, that’s a whole new ball game, and if you want to play, it’s going to require a different mindset altogether, a […]

Filed Under: Blog, Mortgage and Financial, Real Estate

Beyond Staging: How (Not) to Turn Potential Buyers Off

August 11, 2017 by Paula Becker Leave a Comment

  You know all about staging, right? And of course you tell your clients how to declutter their closets and counter tops by following the old 50% rule. Great ideas, and absolutely necessary of course. But it’s not enough. There are hidden turn-offs lurking everywhere, in almost every house you might list. Keep a sharp […]

Filed Under: Blog, Mortgage and Financial, Personal Development, Real Estate

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