Primary Mortgage Market vs. Secondary Mortgage Market [Key Differences]
Jack Wolstenholm
Although renting may seem more affordable now, money spent on rent is money you'll never s...
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How to Compare Mortgage Loans for Doctors in 2021 [Best Practices]
Jack Wolstenholm
Like any other financial professional you consult, you will want to vet each loan officer'...
Home Inspection vs. Home Appraisal: First-Time Buyers Guide
Jack Wolstenholm
A home's inspection and appraisal are both crucial steps in the buying experience. Althoug...
Home Equity 101: Do You Need a Lump Sum or a Line of Credit?
Jack Wolstenholm
In addition to property repairs and renovations, other common uses include of home equity ...
The Various Types of Property Insurance for Natural Disasters, Explained
Jack Wolstenholm
Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover damage caused by flooding. If you live in ...
Homeowners Insurance and Renters Insurance Made Easy in 2021
Jack Wolstenholm
Like any other type of insurance, it’s critical that you understand what is and is not cov...
6 Helpful Home Improvement Ideas That Will Boost Curb Appeal
Jack Wolstenholm
Window replacement may not generate a high return on investment. But for an older property...
2019 Housing Market Predictions [According to the Experts]
Jack Wolstenholm
Like this past year, 2019 will continue to be a seller’s market. However, Realtor.com note...
What If My Home Is Destroyed by a Natural Disaster?
Joel Palmer
Thousands of homes are destroyed by natural and man-made disasters. For those affected by ...
Will FHA Mortgage Loans Be Practical for Doctors in 2021?
Joel Palmer
The FHA raised the caps, in part, due to increases in home values around the country. By l...
How to Buy a Home and Relocate Your Practice at the Same Time
Joel Palmer
A career in medicine does not come with much free time. And when you do find some to spare...
4 Things You Need to Evaluate When Joining a HOA
Joel Palmer
Some HOAs are much more strict than others. When reviewing its governing documents, unders...
How to Know If a Condo or Townhome Is a Good Fit for You
Joel Palmer
Because condos and townhomes are attached to other units, they are more impacted by damage...
Everything You Need to Know About Bridge Mortgage Loans
Joel Palmer
On average, the interest rate on a bridge loan is a full two percentage points higher than...
How Much More Expensive is Your Doctor's Home?
Colin Nabity
In the Midwest, doctors' homes are typically twice as expensive as the median buyer. In No...
What You Need to Know When Buying a Home in Residency
Joel Palmer
Buying a home for less than you can afford will allow you to build equity faster. You can ...
Will Your Homeowners Insurance Cover a Broken $132,000 Sculpture?
Joel Palmer
The Goodmans were attending a wedding reception in Overland Park, Kansas. On display in th...
Should You Purchase a Foreclosed Home?
Joel Palmer
The main appeal of a foreclosure is buying a home at less than what it’s market value woul...
How to Increase the Value of Your First Home
Joel Palmer
One way to increase your home’s equity is to reduce the balance owed through your mortgage...
Should the New Tax Law Affect Your Homebuying Decision?
Joel Palmer
Real estate watchers are concerned that these changes minimize the tax incentives of home ...
How Mortgage Lenders Assess Your Debt and Income
Joel Palmer
How Discount Mortgage Points Work
Joel Palmer
Depending on how much a point will reduce your interest rate, it may take five to six year...
The Basics of Mortgage Rate Locks
Joel Palmer
Obviously the higher the interest rate on your mortgage, the higher your monthly payment a...
The Current State of the Housing Market in 2018
Joel Palmer
Median home values in the fourth quarter of 2017 reached an all-time in 64 percent of meas...
What Determines Mortgage Rates?
Joel Palmer
One common misconception is that mortgage rates are set by the Federal Reserve. The Federa...
How to Get a Mortgage Loan for a Vacation Home
Joel Palmer
Before you commit to the purchase of a second home, you will want to consider how to finan...
Can I Use a Cash Gift to Qualify for a Mortgage Loan?
Joel Palmer
Lenders will immediately scrutinize any non-payroll deposits, such as gifts, in your bank ...