Chances are you have watched the HDTV channel at some point. Investors and ambitious do it yourselfers buy a home that needs a little work, then completely renovate the property to turn a massive profit. But is remodeling as easy as it seems on TV? [...]
It may not feel like it today, but before we know it, spring will be here in Michigan. In just a couple of months there will be several open houses and eager buyers looking to put in an offer on their dream home. The ideal [...]
If one of your goals for 2020 is to buy a home, here are 5 resolutions that will improve your financial picture and put you on the path to homeownership. 1. Avoid Changes in Employment Employment history is one of the major factors considered when [...]
Paying extra on your mortgage means that you make additional payments to your principal loan balance beyond your regular payments. For example, if your monthly mortgage payment is $1,200, you could pay an extra $200 to the principal for a total payment of $1,400. Not [...]
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 [...]
Saving for a down payment can seem overwhelming especially if you are already on a tight budget. Where will your savings come from? You could pick up some extra hours at work or even change jobs for a pay increase. But there are also little [...]
Is Your Goal to Buy a Home in 2019? Here are 5 Resolutions to Keep. It's that time of year again, time to set goals to ensure the upcoming year is a success. If buying a home is on your list for 2019, here are [...]
Michigan Mortgage Lender Gives Tips on Buying a Home During Inventory Shortage For the last two years, the Michigan real estate market has been experiencing low inventory conditions which has been limiting buyers' choices. And many real estate experts and chief economists are predicting a sellers [...]
Mortgage Lender in Metro Detroit Gives Tips on Building Home Equity Home equity is calculated by taking your home’s total value and subtracting money that you owe on the loan. You home equity will increase as you pay off your mortgage or if your home [...]
Technology Tools That Can Help Michigan Homebuyers Technology has truly come a long way and has significantly changed the home buying experience. Today, instead of your real estate agent driving you to different properties, all you need is a handheld device and an internet connection [...]
