Buy and Hold is Dead
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Many in the investment community would argue that the old tried and true strategy of buying and holding a stock is no longer a viable investment plan. With computer trading, and hedge fund managers manipulating stocks, you can no longer rely on a good stock acting the way it should. So if we consider a 30 year fixed...

Keep It Local
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
There's no question that the Internet has simplified our lives, but financing a home is far different than logging into Amazon and purchasing a book. Buying and financing a home involves many parties working together to navigate through a process that is very labor intensive, time sensitive, and fraught...

Keep It Local
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
There's no question that the Internet has simplified our lives, but financing a home is far different than logging into Amazon and purchasing a book. Buying and financing a home involves many parties working together to navigate through a process that is very labor intensive, time sensitive, and fraught...

Home Values Rising
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
It's been a long 4-years for property values. Ever since the bubble burst of 2008, which led to the worst economic crash since the 1930's, housing and mortgage experts have been hyper-focused on property values, waiting to see hope of a real, and sustainable recovery.Well, for anyone looking to buy a...

Create a Budget
Updated Oct. 24, 2014
The most important thing to consider when purchasing a home is how much you can afford to pay every month. Much too often, I've spoken with a potential home buyer who tells me that they are comfortable increasing their current housing expense by several hundred dollars, but when I review their financials,...

Consider Location First When Purchasing A Home
Updated Jan. 23, 2014
If buying real estate is part of your 2014 resolutions, chances are you've begun researching property values and a slew of other criteria that are important to you for your home or office. While property value is crucial and needs to be on your list, the location of your selected real estate could be the...

You Don't Have To Be A Farmer To Take Advantage Of USDA
Updated Nov. 3, 2014
USDA stands for United States Department of Agriculture. A USDA Mortgageprovides a low-cost insured home loan that suits a variety of options.A USDA mortgage is the best home loan option if you want to purchasea home with no money down. USDA Home Loans has the lowest monthly private mortgage insurance premiums...