Existing home sales continued on a roll for the third consecutive month, hitting the highest level in August since December 2006. The August numbers came on top of a 24.7 percent rise the prior month and 20.7 percent growth in June, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
Obtain a valid pre-qualification before you make an offer. Your pre-qualification gives you and the seller confidence in your ability to close the deal once you find your perfect home.
Happy first day of fall!
Choose your property type. Consider your range of choices: single family, multi-family, townhome, condo, co-op, new construction, etc. Know the pros and cons of each. Decide which is best for you, and define your search accordingly.
Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio is the relationship between the principle balance of the mortgage and the value of the property. For example, a $100,000 home with an $80,000 mortgage has a LTV of 80%.
Fall is just around the corner. When it comes to decorating, are you more 1) modern/farmhouse or 2) traditional?
#motivationalmonday
Is it time to start building equity and get into a home of your own? Let us help with that process.
Here are some ways you can celebrate #DoSomethingNiceDay. •Opening a door for another person
•Check in on a neighbor
•Tipping your service staff an extra dollar or two more than you usually would
•Give a compliment
•Pay it forward in a food/coffee drive-thru line
housebeautiful.com reports that wallpaper has never gone out of style but that the industry is embracing the nostalgia. Let us know if this is a trend you have tried or will be trying soon.
Stuck in the mortgage process? Let us take a look and see what we can brew for you. ☕
Nothing says fall quite like a comfy plaid blanket. But rather than your typical red or green checked looks, this season we’re seeing a huge push toward black and white buffalo plaid.
Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃
Existing home sales jumped 9.5% in September, but sales could be even more robust if more homes were available. Inventory fell 19.2% annually.
Not everything this season is about autumnal reds and oranges; in fact, we’ve seen a huge trend in white decor, like this dining set.
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Have you voted yet?
Welcome winter by having your house prepared for the cold weather. Here are some maintenance tips we recommend for your home.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced new maximum conforming loan limit for 2021. In most of the United States, the maximum for one-unit properties is $548,250, an increase from $510,400 in 2020.
Our Mortgage Consultants will guide you through these documents and the mortgage process but having a basic understanding of them could be beneficial.
Ending the week on an extra high note. Thanks for the review, Sam! Wishing you all a great weekend!
We are looking for a Mortgage Set Up Specialist to join our team! This person must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be organized, and work well with internal and external customers. They will work closely with Mortgage Consultants and order all third-party information needed for mortgage loans. This position is based out of our Lake Highlands Office.
Apply now! https://citybank-careers.silkroad.com
When the right house hits the market, be prepared to move on the opportunity with a free pre-qualification from local lenders. Our seamless application makes the process easy from start to close.
We love starting our day with feedback from borrowers! Thank you for the review, Charles.
If you're debating on whether or not to refinance, what are you waiting for? Take advantage of these low rates!
2020 GDP and new home sales reports are in. See how they fared in this week's #MIAM.
If you're currently renting, here is a comparison of buying vs. renting and how buying could be beneficial to you. Contact us if you're ready to get started!
We're taking a moment to celebrate this national day because who isn't having fun in the mortgage business right now? 🎉
VA Loans are becoming increasingly more attractive financing options because of their many benefits. Here are just a few that makes this program helpful. If you know a veteran, or are one yourself, contact us to take advantage of this program.
