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Maybe you bought a second home during the pandemic as a way to escape during lockdowns. Maybe you bought one to rent out part-time for extra income in today’s uncertain economy. And with home prices growing so quickly, you may be wondering if you can refi
Jul 12, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
During the past two years, demand for vacation homes skyrocketed as cooped-up Americans sought out domestic getaways while the COVID-19 pandemic raged. With travel restrictions mostly lifted, people are again venturing out all around the world. What does
Jul 05, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
In October last year, in the aftermath of Florida condo collapse, Fannie Mae threw a big wrench into condominium approval process. In their lender letter LL-2021-14 (you can look it up), the maker of lending rules added somewhat ambiguous requirements fo
Jul 02, 2022 | Purchasing a Home Conventional Loans Condominiums
When you’re trying to build your nest egg, diversifying with an investment property could help you build significant wealth. The housing market has proven to be a stable source of price appreciation and income generation over the long-term. By renting out
Jun 28, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
With remote working a possibility for many more employees today than before the pandemic, people can often choose where to work on a daily basis. If you are in this situation and would love to spend more time in a place you like to vacation, buying a seco
Jun 21, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
Over the last year, inflation has been rising at a historic rate, with prices jumping on everything from gas to groceries to building supplies. Credit card rates have also climbed since the beginning of the pandemic as has total credit card debt, as many
Jun 14, 2022 | Refinancing a Home