The Risks and Rewards of Investing in a Rental – Part 1

Investing in a rental property is a terrific way to generate steady, ongoing income. After owning this type of property for several years, it could appreciate greatly in value. In fact, some of the wealthiest people in the world became wealthy partly due to real estate investments. But investing in real estate isn’t the same […]

Winter Home Projects

If you just moved into a new home and want to make some quick changes, or you’re planning to sell in the spring and want to make some simple updates, here are some ideas for those winter days when it’s cold outside and dark early! Help your utility bills Some simple projects can help cut […]

Your Home Equity is Your Superpower

Your home is a source of generational wealth. A good mortgage specialist will be a lender for life, helping you make the best mortgage decisions to grow or leverage your equity to ensure your financial future is secure. As life changes, so can your mortgage. If you have equity in your home, you can tap […]

VA Home Loan Special

Thank You Veterans! We are honored to offer the VA Home Loan Program to Veterans, active military members, and surviving spouses who meet the established requirements. With great respect and in appreciation for our Veterans, we are pleased to give special savings for new VA loan applications from now through the end of 2024. Reach […]

3 Easy Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value

Thinking about selling your home? If you’re considering a move soon or in the future, there are several items you may consider upgrading to increase home value and get the most money when you sell. We’ll investigate some of the options so you can decide what’s best for you. The Top Items Realtors and buyers […]

Tips to Make the Holiday Season Stress-Free

The holiday season is a time for joy, laughter, and cherished memories. To ensure you can fully enjoy the festivities, it’s essential to set realistic expectations and plan ahead. Here are some tips to help you create a stress-free holiday season:  1. Holiday Decorating Calendar Plan ahead: Create a calendar to schedule your decorating tasks. […]

The Fed met and cut rates. What does this mean for you?

The Federal Reserve Board cut policy rates by 0.50% at their most recent meeting. At his press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at more cuts to come in 2024. What exactly did the Fed say? The Fed’s statement described recent cooling for both the job market and inflation. The Board believes a policy rate […]

Top 5 Ways to Find Savings

Top 5 Ways to Find Savings It’s a good idea to review your budget and finances and see where you could be saving money. Here we’ll review the top 5 tips that can help you get more savings and even make your money work for you. Annual Mortgage Checkup An annual mortgage checkup is a […]

Divorce & My Mortgage

Divorce and my mortgage. What do I need to know? If you’re currently going through or have recently finalized a divorce, you may be thinking about what happens to your mortgage and your home. It’s likely a shared debt, and probably the largest one you have. Let’s look at that more below. If both parties […]

Top 3 Simple Ways to Increase Your Home’s Appeal

Top 3 Simple Ways to Increase Your Home’s Appeal Thinking about selling your home? If you’re considering a move soon or in the future, there are several items you may consider upgrading to increase home value and get the most money when you sell. Here are 3 simple ways to increase your home appeal and […]