Ask the Expert: Bridge Loans
How is it possible for me to sell my home and buy another if the deals close at different times? This is not an unusual problem. Here is a typical…
Category: Real Estate
A ‘new’ trend in the housing market?
Many regions of the housing market are experiencing a trend not seen since at least 2013. With more houses for sale and with prices inching down, we are…
Ask the Expert: Will mortgage rates drop soon?
Maybe. The Federal Reserve, whose decisions impact rates, will meet in October and a rate cut is at least possible and that could lead to somewhat lower…
Start now if you want to be home for the holidays
If you want to be snuggled into your new home for the holidays, it’s time to make your list and check it twice. To clarify your thinking, try a two column…
Ask the Expert: Low appraisals
The appraisal on the home we want came back much lower than our offer. Now we can’t get a mortgage. Is there anything we can do? A low appraisal is…
Your bidding tool in a competitive market
In a competitive real estate market, buyers have one tool that can make their offer stand out: The escalation clause. An escalation clause automates…
Ask the Expert: What mortgage is right for me?
I expect to be transferred in five years. What kind of mortgage is right for me? You could try an Adjustable Rate Mortgage and, in fact, they can be very…
Negotiating short sales: one path to a home discount
Negotiating a short sale can be a lengthy and challenging process, often taking several months. However, if you’re patient and willing to put in the…
Ask the Expert: Foreclosures
I need to save money on my house purchase and I hear buying a house foreclosure can do that. What do I need to know? In 2025, foreclosures are less common…
Your new home is your castle: Give it a name!
Graceland. Ever heard of it? Of course, most everyone knows it is the home that Elvis Presley built, but there are other famous homes that you may know by…