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Monthly Archives: December 2014

Understanding the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-qualification and a Pre-approval

If you’re in the market for a new home and you’ve been researching mortgages, you’ve likely come across the terms “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval”. While these terms are self-explanatory in some circumstances, they are quite different in regards to mortgage financing. In today’s blog post we’ll explain the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Continue reading

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Winter is Here: Prepare Your House with These 3 Home Maintenance Tips

With colder temperatures starting you’ll need to spend an hour or two getting your home ready to deal with the possibility of harsher weather and below-freezing temperatures, depending on where you live. Let’s take a look at a few quick home maintenance tips that will help you get your house ready for the cold of winter. Continue reading

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First Time Buyers: Understanding How Property Taxes Work and What You Can Expect to Pay

Are you about to buy a house or condo for the first time? In this blog post we’ll share how property taxes work and what you can expect to pay when you buy your new home. Continue reading

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Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

Whether you’re buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you’re thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 1, 2014

Last week’s scheduled economic events were packed into Tuesday and Wednesday, but several housing-related reports were released including the Case-Shiller National and 10-and 20-City Home Price Indices for September, The FHFA House Price Index also for September, and New and Pending Home Sales for October. Continue reading

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