THE ABILITY TO REPAY

For many, having their refinance or new home purchase halted due to a “temporary” lay off as a result of the COVID-19 “stay home, stay healthy” order, has come as quite a shock. We are talking people who have been … Continue reading

A REALTOR’S LIST OF “TO-DO’S” AFTER CLOSING ON YOUR NEW HOME

When asked “what is your advice to home buyers who have just purchased a home”, a group of Realtors came up with the following list: Change the locks Change the garage door opener codes Change the utilities into their name … Continue reading

SAVING UP FOR A DOWN PAYMENT ON YOUR NEW HOME

SAVING UP FOR A DOWN PAYMENT ON YOUR NEW HOME

If you have decided that you want to purchase a new home, your first step is to save up for a down payment. This can be a particularly overwhelming thought. But with motivation and some hard work, you can have that … Continue reading

MORTGAGE BASICS FOR THE FIRST TIME BUYER

MORTGAGE BASICS FOR THE FIRST TIME BUYER

Understanding the concept Mortgages are what a lot of people use to buy their home. Mortgages have been instrumental in helping many people, by making that unaffordable house affordable. Some real estate investors make use of mortgages for buying properties. However, … Continue reading

“BREXIT” OF CHAMPIONS

“BREXIT” OF CHAMPIONS

After months of divisive rhetoric on Britain’s exit from the European Union (or “Brexit,” as it is known), voters went to the polls on June 23 stunning investors by opting to leave the economic and political partnership of 43 years. … Continue reading

YOUR WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN

YOUR WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN

If you’ve been thinking about refinancing or buying a home, now may be the time to move on it. Rising home prices are being offset by home loan rates that remain near historic lows. Home Prices on the Up and … Continue reading