When it comes to real estate, it helps to understand the terminology being used. That’s true whether you’re buying or selling a house. I work with clients all the time to help them understand interest rates and how they affect…
It’s been a busy year on the blog and in the real estate industry. As I look back on 2017, I see a successful market with ever-growing potential in Prince William County and the surrounding areas. We’ve covered a lot…
Oftentimes when people hear “reverse mortgage” their thoughts turn negative. But for some, reverse mortgages can be an excellent choice. Here are the top seven things I think you need to know about reverse mortgages in order to make an…
When we start to talk about mortgages and lending, there are a lot of terms that pop up like ARMs, interest rates, fixed rates, conventional, equity, closing dates, etc. Then there are a few names tossed around, too – Fannie…
In the real estate business, we’re as bad at tossing around acronyms as they are in the military! There are ARMs and CMAs, MLS and FSBOs. Since I’ve recently been focused on the various types of mortgages, let’s stick to…
Mortgage lenders toss all kinds of lingo at you — APR, fixed rate, equity, points, and, yes, ARMs. Sadly “points” doesn’t refer to anything as exciting as those scored during March Madness last month, and ARMs have nothing to do…
Buying a home is exciting and sometimes overwhelming! The financing part can be a little less exciting and causes many of my homebuyers stress. Most of this stress comes from the unknown. Becoming an educated buyer can help melt those…
