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04/02/2019

Check out the top 5 reasons to sell your house this Spring.

Here are five compelling reasons listing your home for sale this spring makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Index from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willin

03/27/2019

Are you ready for home ownership?

Many have written about the millennial generation and whether or not they, as a whole, believe in homeownership as part of attaining the American Dream. Millennials have taken longer to obtain traditional milestones than the generations before them, such as getting married, having kids, and buyin

03/26/2019

Are you thinking about selling your home? Check out these 20 tips for preparing it to hit the market!

Some Highlights: When listing your house for sale, your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens! Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for

03/26/2019

We were able to get out there and check out the Poppy's! Beautiful!!

Crowds were reported showing up just after 6 a.m.

03/22/2019

Do you think bidding wars are a thing of the past?

In a strong seller’s market, like the one we have experienced over the past few years, bidding wars are common and expected. This makes sense! A seller’s market is defined as a market in which the inventory of homes for sale cannot satisfy the number of buyers who want to purchase a home. Acc

03/21/2019

Things to be aware of when your in the process of buying a home. If you don't want to end up paying a higher APR or not getting qualified, check these tips out!

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You are undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home! But before you make any big purchases, move any money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer. They will be able to...

03/20/2019

Do you know what it really takes to buy a home? I'd love to help! Contact me if you would like to get pre-qualified with one of my lenders or just have a few questions!

There are many misconceptions about the credit score needed to buy a house. Recently, it was reported that 24% of renters believe they need a 780-800 credit score to be considered for a mortgage. The reality is they are misinformed! Only 25% of the Americans have a FICO® Score between 740 and 800

03/20/2019

Go Angels!

The two-time American League MVP agrees to a $426.5 million, 12-year deal that tops any contract in the history of team sports for total value.

03/20/2019

Do you like cats and dogs? Come on down and Volunteer @ the Upland Animal Shelter. Check out the volunteer orientation.

03/07/2019

Mortgage rates fell for the third consecutive week, continuing the general downward trend that began late last year.

According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at their lowest for 2019. Rates like these haven’t been seen since February 2018! Last week’s survey results reported an interest rate of 4.35%. This is a welcome change f