What Is Title Insurance, and How Much Does Title Insurance Cost?
Buying a home often entails also buying various types of insurance to protect your property, and one type you might need to [...]
What to Look For in a New Neighborhood
When I'm ready to relocate, what should I look for in a neighborhood? Deciding where you want to live can [...]
Housing Market Continues to Soar Amid the On-Going Pandemic
No doubt, a constant theme throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been the housing market which has continued to gain steam. [...]
What’s in Store for the U.S. Economy and the Mortgage Market?
After a turbulent year, what is in store for the U.S. economy and the mortgage market in the months ahead? [...]
Negotiating a Raise, Even Now
Salary negotiations are never easy, but during a precarious economic environment when certain companies are scaling back to save [...]
Where Are Mortgage Rates and Home Values Headed in 2021?
Although the pandemic has had harsh outcomes for many industries, the housing sector has flourished. Indeed, the pandemic will [...]
Cash-Out Refinance Pros and Cons
A cash-out refinance can be a good way to pay for home improvements. However, other uses may put your [...]
Mortgage News Weekly 1/4/21
In This Issue… A Look Into the Markets Mortgage Market Guide Candlestick Chart Economic Calendar for the Week of [...]
SoCal home prices jump 11%
Southern California home prices jumped 11% in November and sales increased by 19% from last year’s levels as the [...]
How to Paint Over Textured Materials
When you move into a new-to-you home, the previous homeowners might have had different decorating tastes than you. If [...]