Ever feel like mortgage rates move on a whim, disconnected from your financial reality? You’re not alone. Daily headlines trumpet the Federal Reserve’s decisions, often leading to a collective gasp from aspiring homeowners and those looking to refinance. But what…
Why Invest In Rental Real Estate? Let’s start with the basics. There are four primary ways that you can make money owning a rental property: Cash flow - This is the difference between your property expenses each…
 How desktop appraisals went from temporary to permanent in our market. Say bye-bye to standard appraisals. The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced last October that it would be transitioning to allow desktop appraisals. Desktop appraisals are appraisals that don’t…
 Changes coming on April 1 will greatly increase the cost of a second home. Starting April 1, second home purchases could be more expensive. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are changing their loan-level price adjustments causing rates to increase…