Losing your home to foreclosure or going through a short sale is one of the most disheartening experiences the modern homeowner can endure. Traditionally, a defaulted mortgage has meant years of poor credit and renting rather than buying. Continue reading
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3 Important Credit Steps Before You Make That Offer
Thankfully, I have wonderful clients and agents who are properly educated on what to do BEFORE they get into contract to buy a new home in Sacramento. First and foremost, get yourself prequalified for a home mortgage and have your credit profile reviewed by a mortgage professional you trust, to avoid any pitfalls you may encounter when you get that accepted offer. Continue reading
When Janet Yellen Speaks, The Market Listens! Mortgage Rates higher
WE thought people only listen when E.F. Hutton speaks. Not true! Looks like Janet Yellen, the new Fed Chair can move markets too. According to the Washington Post yesterday, her optimistic assessment of the nation’s economic prospects, despite recent poor job growth, rallied the stock market. And thus, pulled money from treasuries and mortgage backed securities (MBS) causing rates to go up a bit. We will stay tuned!
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Pros And Cons Of Making Biweekly Mortgage Payments
Have you ever considered paying off the mortgage on your home in two biweekly payments rather than one monthly payment? It might seem like this wouldn’t make a difference, but the truth is that biweekly payments really do add up more quickly.
Since there are 52 weeks in a year you will end up making 26 payments in total – which is equal to 13 months rather than 12. This means that your mortgage will be paid off more quickly and you will save money on interest payments in the long run. Continue reading
It’s Back! Down Payment Assistance for Buyers!
We have added this wonderful assistance program to our ever-growing arsenal of loan programs, and now I can finally spread the news! This Grant may help you take advantage of this very attractive real estate market and possibly be the difference in purchasing that home you have had your eyes on. But, with any program, it’s important to read the fine print to make sure this is something that will work for you.
