5 Worst Pieces of Advice for Buying a Home If you are considering buying a home, you’ve probably suffered from a bit of information overload. We read a lot of stories about home buying....
Agents: Serve first-time homebuyers well and everyone wins Kris Rosser Schmitt, Illinois based agent and managing broker at the Barbier Agency, has fueled her business with first-time homebuyers since 2001. Why? “As...
What is PITI? Understanding and Saving on Your Mortgage Loan PITI is a very important acronym if you’re a homeowner with a mortgage. It consists of four important factors in your monthly housing costs:...
What Homebuyer Hopefuls Want From Agents and Lenders Renters who want to buy in the future may feel like they have the cards stack against them. We know the big issues: lack...
Hispanic Homeownership Growth Bucks National Trend Hispanics are earning more money, becoming better educated, and forming households at a faster pace than any other demographic, according to the 2016 State...
What Lenders are Really Thinking When They See Your Credit Score Without a high credit score, you won’t qualify for the best mortgage rates available, which could mean you’ll end up paying more money over...
20 Percent Down or Not? That is the Question. When it comes to home loans and down payments, the good news is you have options. But, getting that home financing in order is...
FHA: Affordable or Not? If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’ve likely heard of an FHA loan. Why do so many first-timers flock to FHA? These loans, insured by...
