Our old friend, the mortgage rate -- when it's low, it's helping you get more house for your money. Sounds fantastic, right? Mortgage rates are just one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. As I am sure you heard, within the last year, mortgage rates hit ... » Learn More about Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
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Things You Should Avoid After Applying For a Home Loan
First things first, congrats on taking a big step! Don't worry, you’ve done everything right so far; you’ve found a great lender, received a pre-approval and submitted your loan package for final approval. Phew! Now you can relax, right? Sorry friends, not quite. Until you close on your new loan, ... » Learn More about Things You Should Avoid After Applying For a Home Loan
Turning a House into a Happy Home
We talk a lot about why it makes financial sense to buy a home, but more often than not, we’re drawn to the emotional reasons for homeownership. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people. Whether it’s a certain scent (I'm looking at you ... » Learn More about Turning a House into a Happy Home
Home Means Nevada
Growing up in Las Vegas, the history lessons that stuck with me were less about the State of Nevada (sorry, Mr. BeDunnah, my Nevada History Teacher at Fremont Junior High!) and more about local (and modern) Vegas history (hello, Rat Pack!) So in honor of Nevada Day holiday, here's some interesting ... » Learn More about Home Means Nevada
Mmmm…Donuts (Vegas Locals’ Favs)
Donuts. Not just for breakfast anymore. I remember when "fancy" was a cake donut with pink icing and sprinkles. I was soooo fancy. A jelly filled glazed donut was the next step up. That would be my sister, super sophisticated. Now, I chuckle at my childhood simplicities. So I asked recently on ... » Learn More about Mmmm…Donuts (Vegas Locals’ Favs)