If I knew then… What I know now…
We have all heard this expression that implies that had a person known earlier in life what they know now, they would have done things differently. The subject possibilities are endless While no one has a crystal ball to see into the future, it Continue Reading
Avoid a Flood
Do you remember if or when you have replaced your washing machine hoses? Are they the original hoses and if so, how old is your washing machine? It is recommended that washing machine supply hoses should be replaced every five to seven years. Washing Continue Reading
Your Credit
Credit utilization reflects how much of your available credit is being used at a given time. Lower credit utilization indicates that a borrower is not heavily relying on their credit and that they are using their credit responsibly. Is calculated by dividing Continue Reading
Buying a home? Consider a 15 year mortgage.
Some people consider a house payment as basic as monthly utilities but with a plan and some discipline, you can be mortgage free. Consider a person borrowed $300,000 at 3% for 30 years, the principal and interest payment would be $1,264.81 and at the end of 12 years, the Continue Reading
Check these items for a care-free winter
Homeowners know the need to periodically check certain things around the home to ensure that things operate properly and efficiently. If maintenance is required, it may be less expensive to take care of it early rather than waiting until it is not working at Continue Reading
Know a Veteran? This refinance program could help.
You don't have to have an Uncle IRRRL but you must be a veteran with a current VA-backed home loan. IRRRL is an acronym for Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan. To refinance with this program, also called the VA Streamline, the loan must provide a net tangible Continue Reading
Work with the BEST a CRS real estate agent!
Less than 3 percent of REALTORS nationwide carry this prestigious designation. Both Carrie and Mary are Certified Residential Specialists and ready to assist you with all your real estate needs. Continue Reading
Buy Before You Sell Options
The decision to buy first or sell first, has always been a little of the "Which came first: the chicken or the egg?" type of question. Is it better to buy another home before you sell your current one or sell the current one before you buy the replacement? Some Continue Reading