I recently read an article in Time magazine that talked about how this could be the “opportunity of a lifetime” to buy a house. As many of you are aware, the recent recession had a great impact on real estate, which on average lost a third of its value. However it appears that home values are going back up.   Read More...

If you were looking to buy a house 14 years ago, the best mortgage rate you could get on a $150,000 fixer-upper (with 20% down payment) was over 8% fixed. That means your payment would have been about $880. That didn’t sound too bad at the time.   Read More...

If you’ve been thinking about investing your money in property rather than the volatile stock market, there are lots of great opportunities to buy. Market conditions are ideal with stagnant home and commercial prices, lots of inventory, and historically low interest rates. All pave the way for plenty of bargains.   Read More...

Interest rates are hitting new record lows, but refinancing isn’t automatic. Here's how you can improve your chances. There has never been a better time to refinance your mortgage.   Read More...

Here are some steps to take as you consider buying the house you have always dreamed of:  Make sure you're ready. Housing turnaround or not, being a homeowner doesn't work with every lifestyle. Ask yourself: Is my job secure?   Read More...