10 Apr 2025 Why Keeping a 2.75% Home and Upgrading Still Wins Hey everyone, I’m fired up about a client plan I put together – it’s a perfect example of why people shouldn’t let higher rates scare them off from upgrading. Too many folks cling to their low-rate homes, missing the profits staring them in the face. Here’s why my client’s move – keeping their $850,000 home […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
9 Apr 2025 Commute’s Impact on Occupancy Concerns Will the Property Be Occupied? One critical factor that lenders and underwriters focus on when approving a mortgage is the intent for the property to be the borrower’s primary residence. This is especially important for programs like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, and VA loans, where specific guidelines are in place to ensure that the […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
3 Apr 2025 Tariffs and Lower Rates – will it last? Tariffs Hit Hard: What’s Happening to Bonds, Stocks, and Rates? Hey everyone, as you’ve probably noticed, the tariffs dropped yesterday, April 2, 2025, and the markets are feeling the heat today. The bond market’s climbing, the stock market’s tanking big-time, and everyone’s wondering what’s next. Let’s break it down – what these tariffs mean for […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
2 Apr 2025 Mike’s Monthly Mortgage and Real Estate Upda... Planning for the Future & Real Estate Market Updates It’s funny how life changes as you get older. I’m approaching my 60th birthday (just a couple of months away!), and I find myself doing things I’ve never done before. I’ve been planning for retirement for over 30 years, but now, I’m looking more closely at […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
1 Apr 2025 What Mello-Roos and Other Special Assessments Mean... I hate you! April Fools, I love you and am always available to help you and your clients! I sat down with some excited clients who’d fallen head over heels for a property they toured over the weekend on Christopher Lane. They were ready to make an offer until I pulled the tax roll […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter