Millennials, millennials, millennials. It's all we've heard about in the real estate market for the last several years, with a sprinkle of Baby Boomers thrown in. But here's who we should be talking about: Women. Older women, to be exact. New data from the U.S. Census...

Lenders want to make sure the new monthly mortgage payments will be affordable. They do so by comparing gross monthly income with the new mortgage payment, including an amount for property taxes and insurance. The mortgage payment takes into consideration taxes and...

Seniors who are looking to buy a new house, apartment or condominium can often have great luck by working with a real estate agent. A professional real estate agent can not only help seniors find the properties they are looking for but close the deal on the home of...

When it comes to real estate lending options, there is no shortage of different types of loan products available in the market today. However, one of the most common, and often most misunderstood, are hard money loans. If you aren’t familiar with these loans they are...

When you first apply for a home loan and submit your loan application, your loan officer will provide you with a list of items needed to include with your loan file. In a completed loan application, there is information provided by you and information provided by...

If you’re in a tough seller’s market or just looking to get top dollar for your home, you want to do any little thing you can to make your house stand out in a potential buyer’s mind. Staging is one of those things that can make the difference between a sold sign and...

These are exciting times. You've finally outgrown apartment life or living with your parents or sharing a place with waaaaayyyyy too many roommates, and you're ready to take the leap to homeownership. Now it's time to prepare. As you embark on this journey, beware of...

When you're selling your home, you need every advantage you can get. And there are few homes that are magically market ready without a little help. If your home needs a touch more than a little help, it's time to get focused. After all, listing your home when it's not...