Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more. ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. There are many among us who think there should be no season of giving. Instead, giving should be an ongoing and … Continue Reading

New Year’s Resolutions are notoriously hard to keep up with. By February or March, many promises to eat healthier or go to the gym more often are forgotten. However, there are some resolutions that could make your financial situation (and … Continue Reading

Who Ya Gonna Call? For What? It appears that those in real estate and the world of home financing may soon be granted their #1 Wish? Yes, Millennials are buying houses! What has stopped them, other than huge student loan … Continue Reading

There are many benefits to working with a local lender. Often local lenders can be more flexible with their borrowers and have more attentive customer service. However, it can also be difficult to find many local lenders to work with, … Continue Reading

Being home alone can be pretty spooky, especially if it’s dark and stormy and you keep hearing strange noises. Most of the time, it’s easy enough to chalk it up to the wind or to your imagination. But what if … Continue Reading

Down in the Flood Just to start with some wicked horns and some fun, that title link takes you to a Blood, Sweat and Tears music video. Regrettably, I know almost nothing about music. But the word flood is in … Continue Reading

Fees, closing costs, down payments – a lot of expenses are associated with obtaining a mortgage. Even if you can afford monthly mortgage payments, coming up with the cash for these other costs can be tricky. And sometimes you want … Continue Reading