What are Closing Costs When You Buy a House?

Photo by David McBee from Pexels   Whether you are buying or selling a house, you’ll hear the term “closing costs” come up. But what are closing costs? Here is a high-level view of what that term means.   What are Closing Costs? The short explanation is closing costs are fees you pay when you close on a […]

How Much Does it Cost to Buy a House?

Photo by Vecislavas Popa from Pexels Buying a house is different than buying just about anything else. When you buy something from a retail store, the price is listed right there on the sticker. It’s easy to know how much that item costs. The store sets the price and we as the consumers pay it. When you buy […]

Purchasing a New Home in 2021

Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels Millions of Americans each year, consider moving out of that apartment, upgrading to a bigger home, or finally buying that dream house. It’s still early in the year, so why don’t we follow through on the housing resolution and look at some ways to know if you are […]

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?

Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Does it make sense to pay off your mortgage early so you are debt-free earlier in life? Or should you stretch it out if you can? The short answer is: it depends. Everyone is different, but here are a few things to consider as you weigh your options.   Pay Off Your […]

Improving Your Credit Score

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels One of the largest loans an average American will take out in their lifetime is a home mortgage.  Mortgage lenders justifiably scrutinize whether entering into a 15 to a 30-year relationship with a borrower is a sound investment. One major component of this analysis is the credit score, which […]