Buying a Home is More Likely to Give You a Raise Than Your Boss

No matter how hard you work, your boss isn’t going to give you as big of a raise as buying a house will. Homeowners are worth 44 times more than renters. Here’s why: Tax Advantages You are able to deduct your mortgage interest on your taxes up to a $500,000 loan amount. This is a […]

High home prices giving you the blues?

Home prices in California rank among the highest in the country and they’re only going up. Combine that with rising interest rates and we’ve got a recipe for really expensive mortgage payments. So… what can you do to put yourself in the best position? Buy Now Buying a home as soon as possible will prevent […]

My Veteran Spouse Passed Away Can I Use A VA Loan?

This subject is one that we wish we didn’t need to cover, but the question comes up often.  When a veteran passes away, the family is often left with questions about benefit eligibility. Do you still qualify to use a Va home loan? The answer depends on how your spouse passed away. Below are the […]

How much do you need to put down as a first-time homebuyer?

As a first-time home buyer, you have many options available to you. Here are the most commonly used programs. Down Payment Assistance This is one of the most popular options among new home buyers. The program allows you to purchase with very little money out of your pocket. Depending on your situation it can cover […]