by Candace Ellington | Aug 12, 2021 | Mortgage News
People love DIY projects. Who can blame them? It lets them save money and explore their creative side. A do-it-yourself approach to homebuying, however, is not the next project you should take on. While it’s possible to purchase a home without a licensed real estate...
by Candace Ellington | Jul 15, 2021 | Mortgage News
Home sales in the month of April were an anomaly. Sales fell by nearly 4.5%. Market insiders expected another banner month of sales, but the numbers contradicted expectations during prime home-buying season. Even the National Association of Realtors’ pending home...
by Candace Ellington | Jun 7, 2021 | Mortgage News
Record-setting, never before seen, shattering. These are the many ways to describe what’s still happening in the real estate market. Sustained home price gains continue to put sellers in the driver’s seat. CoreLogic reports the year-over-year numbers have reached...
by Candace Ellington | May 10, 2021 | Mortgage News
A new tax credit of up to $15,000 for first-time home buyers is being proposed by the Biden Administration. A tax credit, unlike a deduction, decreases the total tax bill rather than lowering your taxable income. For example, if you owed $20,000 in income taxes and...
by Candace Ellington | Mar 1, 2021 | Mortgage News
Sometimes your dream home is out of reach — but that doesn’t mean you can’t live your dream of homeownership inside a fabulous home. With a little patience, you can absolutely design your dream home with every bell and whistle. If you envision your next home having a...