Record low interest rates have many Metro Detroiters wondering, is it time to refinance? Depending on your current loan terms and financial goals, there could be many benefits of refinancing your mortgage. 1. Shorten the Term of your Loan The benefit of a 10-year or [...]
One step of buying a house is completing the final walk-through. A final walkthrough is different than a home inspection. A home inspection typically takes place within a week after the seller accepts your offer and the purchase agreement is signed. If the home inspection [...]
Juggling your work and home life can be a huge balancing act. Between the conference calls, errands, home duties and family outings you may feel like a work-life balance is just something you will never master. Plus, with more and more people working remotely from [...]
Rochester Hills Lender Says Young First Time Buyers Are Ready to Get in the Market Believe it or not, 2019 will soon be coming to an end, and many real estate experts will be making predictions for 2020. A recent study from TransUnion may [...]
Halloween is less than a week away and is a "scary" time of year, but the only scares children and parents should experience are the ones that are make believe. Here are tips to keep your kids safe while still allowing them to have a [...]
Technology is a double edged sword. On one hand it's advancements have enhanced communication, productivity and allows friends and family to connect easier. But these advancements also make it easier for criminals to steal sensitive information or trick people to hand over their money with [...]
According to a recently released study from realtor.com, approximately 46% of all primary mortgage transactions in the second quarter were from millennials, up from 43% last year. With this generation being a such driving force in the real estate market, it has many people wondering, [...]
Many Americans find themselves asking, "why is it so hard to save money?" It seems like something always comes up that prevents you from contributing to your savings account. Chid expenses, medical bills and unexpected car or home repairs can make it challenging to set [...]
Buying a home for the first time is exciting but you may feel a bit overwhelmed with the process and have several questions about this important transition in your life. In this article we will address your mortgage payment and what you should expect to [...]
At Main Street Bank we've had the pleasure of helping hundreds of buyers fund their dream home. Many of these clients are first time homebuyers and have questions about the financing process. As an Oakland County mortgage lender, we use industry terms that may be [...]
