Do Seller Closing Costs Affect You? Posted on February 1, 2019 by JMCHood As a buyer, you probably know that you have a lot of closing costs when you buy a home. But what about the seller? Do they… Read More
When is it Right to Lock Your Mortgage Interest Rate? Posted on January 31, 2019 by JMCHood If there’s one thing most borrowers are worried about, it’s their interest rate. Many borrowers want to lock their rate as soon as they get their… Read More
Who Can Assume a VA Loan? Posted on January 29, 2019 by JMCHood Did you know that VA loans were assumable? This means that a ‘buyer’ can come in and take over your mortgage where you left off on… Read More
What’s Different About Buying a Pre-Construction Condo? Posted on January 22, 2019 by JMCHood If you are the type that wants to choose your condo’s location in the building and you like to be the ‘first owner’ of a unit,… Read More
When Does Your Certificate of Eligibility Expire? Posted on January 18, 2019 by JMCHood Your Certificate of Eligibility lets a lender know that you are eligible for a VA loan. The good news is that you don’t have to be… Read More
What’s the Best Way to Estimate Your Home’s Market Value? Posted on January 15, 2019 by JMCHood Once you own a home, you can still benefit from knowing its value. Homeowners should know the estimated value of their home at the very least… Read More
Understanding What Active Contingent Homes Mean Posted on January 11, 2019 by JMCHood When you look through the home listings, you’ll see a variety of statuses for each home. One of the most commonly misunderstood is the active contingent… Read More
Can you Roll VA Closing Costs Into Your VA Loan? Posted on January 1, 2019 by JMCHood VA loans have closing costs, much to the dismay of many that believe VA loans don’t allow closing costs. In many cases, someone other than the… Read More
Should You Use Home Equity for a Home Renovation? Posted on December 28, 2018 by JMCHood If you have equity in your home, you may consider tapping into it to renovate your home. While it can be a good idea sometimes, it’s… Read More
Can You Have More Than Two Borrowers on a Mortgage? Posted on December 25, 2018 by JMCHood Did you know that more than two borrowers can be on a mortgage? While it’s not your typical situation, it does happen. Compare Offers from Several… Read More