A Quick Guide To Real Estate Escrow
What does Escrow mean?

“Escrow is a legal concept in which a financial instrument or an asset is held by a third party on behalf of two other parties that are in the process of completing a transaction. The funds …

After weeks of gradual increases, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased a bit this week. This slight dip offers potential buyers a small window of opportunity to possibly lock in a lower borrowing rate.

From Freddie Mac:

"The modest decline in mortgage rates is a welcome respite from the …

To understand how much your home is worth, it's important to understand the variety of factors that go into assessing the value, both existing (assessed and appraised) value, as well as potential real value on the market. 

There are thousands of data points extrapolated to determine home values and …

You've probably heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid. It shows you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal, it helps you get favorable rates from lenders, and it …

Hovering at 4.5%, interest rates remain at record lows. when you look at the graph above, it's incredible how much difference your rate can make in your monthly payment...and consequently, how much house you can afford to buy.

According to FreddieMac, rates are projected to climb to 5.1% …

VA Loans - Helping Veterans and Active Duty Service Members Buy A Home.

The VA Home Loan was created in 1944 to help service members purchase homes when returning from duty without the standard requirements of a down payment or excellent credit score. VA Loans are issued by …

When two gears of a well-oiled machine are working in unison, you’ll get a higher level of productivity and a more satisfying result for the project on which you are focusing. The same can be said of a high-calibre team of Realtors and an exceptional mortgage company that work hand-in-hand …