Lee Nelson is a Chicago-based writer whose work has appeared on Realtor.org, Yahoo! Homes, TheMortgageReports.com, and more.
January 1, 2022
Whether your realtor is scheduling an open house or you are selling the home yourself and want to show it to potential buyers, it’s always smart to take precautions to […]
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January 1, 2022
Selling your home can be a stressful situation. So, can you imagine the stress of selling your home and buying another one at the same time? For some, carrying two […]
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January 1, 2022
You’ve had some rough patches financially. A divorce a few years ago messed up your credit score because of bills that didn’t get paid beyond your control. A few unpaid […]
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January 1, 2022
The house you want to buy makes you smile. The first time you walked inside, you knew it was for you with its perfect gourmet kitchen and hardwood floors. But […]
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January 1, 2022
You found it. It’s a perfect house for you with all the amenities you have been looking for, and it’s the right price. But how much do you really need […]
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January 1, 2022
You are ready to buy your dream house. You go to a recommended loan officer to get a preapproval. Smart. But after pulling your credit report, the loan officer says […]
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January 1, 2022
Selling your present home and buying another one takes contemplation, reflection, insight and research. But let’s be real. You have many reasons why you want to move into something different. […]
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Cash Out Refinance · Refinance
January 1, 2022
The value of your home has probably escalated recently. That means you could have enough equity for a cash-out refinance. That’s great news if, for instance, you’ve dreamed of building […]
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January 1, 2022
We’ve all seen them and heard them – offers that seem too good to be true. When shopping for a mortgage or looking for the best loan officer for your […]
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Home Buying · News · Private Mortgage Insurance
January 1, 2022
If you don’t have 20 percent down to buy a house these days, you will be paying mortgage insurance of some kind. Mortgage insurance just helps the lender have reassurance […]
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