Buying a home for the first time is a complicated and sometimes overwhelming experience. There are all sorts of first-timer mistakes that are easy to make, from inspection items to move-in dates. By far the most common first-time home buyer mistake is bidding with a pre-approved loan. There is an unfortunately common myth that a […]

Buying your first home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. It is not without challenges, of course, and wading through the numerous steps and requirements might seem both frightening and tedious. It all starts with knowing what type of property you want and can afford and securing the […]

There is a widespread misunderstanding about what it means to qualify for a loan. This is true for all loans, but is an industry challenge for those looking to get a mortgage to buy a home or business property. Often, we see buyers make a bid based on a prequalified loan amount. Unfortunately, prequalifying is […]

Retirement is all about finally being able to relax. After working hard for nearly five decades, longer for those who started in their teens, you can finally coast on your savings and investments and live a life of leisure and ease. Or at least that’s what we all dream of while building your career between […]

Along with the uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought, many who were planning on or even simply considering closing on a mortgage are left in an uncertain position. For those who generally have found themselves in a sustainable position at a major company, layoffs to protect public health for what seems to be an […]