Buying a House or a Home?
A house is just that, a house, until someone lives in it. That's when it becomes a Home. There's a big difference. At our house, we always say our home is "well lived in." And, with a family of six, four of them being between the ages of 9 and 15, this house has no choice! Our house, being in ... more...

Evaluate Your Customer
When a customer walks into your office, dont sell them the first product that comes to mind. Sit them down and evaluate their needs, than sell them the products that meet their needs.I once worked with a guy in the banking industry, who was one of the best at explaining the benefits and features of ... more...

Is It Time To Buy A House?
At some point as you're writing out your rent check, you get to the point where you look at the amount and think to yourself - at this rate, I could BUY a house. If you're fed up with paying rent every month that's high enough to finance a mortgage, it may be time to take a serious look at what it ... more...

New Home Purchase
So the time has come for you to purchase a new home. Purchasing a new home is by far one of the largest financial transactions you will ever make in your life, so you will want to take your time and learn as much as you can about the mortgage industry.The first question that comes to peoples minds ... more...

Common Real Estate FAQs: Are You Ready to Buy a Home?
When looking into anything new, it is normal to have questions. Here are some common questions and answers about real estate to help you gain that edge when deciding whether buying a home is right for you.Which is better: renting or buying? Before buying, you need to determine what will save you ... more...

A Real Life Case Study - Another Happy Customer
For many people an option ARM really is the best choice. The Key is to explain it right. Perhaps this case study will help.I have a client a single mom with 2 children. She managed to save small down payment and decided to but a house. The problem is how much house could she afford. At the ... more...

10 Things You Shouldn't Do When You're Buying a Home
Home Buying Don'tsYour home buying process is well underway. The sellers accepted your offer to purchase. The home is officially under contract and you're counting down the days to closing. The lender pre-approved you, so buying the house is a sure thing, right?Not quite. Nothing is certain until ... more...

How Much Home Can You Afford In Today's Market?
If you haven't figured your credit worthiness and borrowing power lately, you might be surprised at how much home you can afford to buy in today's market! Mortgage Lenders are very optimistic about the future of the real estate market and as a result they are willing to loan more on properties than ... more...

Wealth Creation and Mortgage Planning - Two Great Tastes that Taste Great Together
What if I were to tell you that almost everything you have been told about what to do with your home has been absolutely wrong and that one of the worst ways to build wealth is through your home? And what if I further went on to show you that anyone who perpetuates this myth probably is not your ... more...

Hawaii Mortgage and Home Loan Trends
One of the latest trends in the mortgage industry in the Hawaiian islands involves pre-approving borrower loans. Prospective buyers will know what they can afford before shopping for a home. When you pre-approve, home sellers and real estate agents will know you are a serious buyer. Being approved ... more...

Mortgage Info You Can Actually Understand!
This is a great time to Refinance Your Home or Buy a New Home -- the Mortgage Rates are so low, these days! It's always worth a shot to find out what the costs of switching over to a new mortgage would be, to see if that's the right move for you.Whether you are building your own house, buying a new ... more...

Mortgage Terms Explained
When you are hunting for a mortgage, you will find that there are many different types of mortgages available. I will list some of the more common ones and their uses.15 vs 30 YearsYour mortgage term can be just about anything you choose. 15 and 30 year terms are popular these days, although 10 ... more...

Best Buy to Let Mortgage Calculators
Want to increase your profits as a landlord? Learn how by finding the best buy to let mortgages. And whilst the Bank of England base rate is retained at just 4.5% again this week, now is still a very good time to be considering property investment or simply refinancing any buy to let properties you ... more...