How to get a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed

If you’re self employed getting a mortgage can be a pain in the you know what. As a business owner, more than likely you don’t fit into the cookie cutter perfect scenarios that people with normal W2 jobs tend to have. Your income might be all over the place and come from different sources. You […]

What Would a Recession do to the Housing Market?

The idea of a recession can be worrisome. It’s a natural part of a healthy economy and economists say one is likely to happen in the next few years. Here’s a little bit about how it affects the housing market. Mortgage Rates Fall During the last recession we had (2008) mortgage rates fell from 6% […]

Why You Should get Pre-Approved Before Starting to Shop for Homes

It’s never been easier to start looking at homes. Websites such as Zillow, Realtor .com, Trulia, along with countless local shop’s websites give you access to all the listings currently on MLS. You may find a ton of homes that you like only to find out they won’t work in your budget. Getting pre-approved should […]

5 Tips to Pick the Right Real Estate Agent

Picking the right real estate agent can save you a lot of headache in the home buying process. Here are five tips to make sure that you pick the right one for you. They’re experienced Though it may sound redundant making sure you’ve got someone that knows what they’re doing is probably the most important […]