An Interesting Origination The word “mortgage” is derived from Old French that was spoken in Northern France until the end of the 14th century. It’s the combination of the Latin prefix mort and Old French word gage. If you’re familiar with...
According to a recent Forbes article, the long running housing boom will level off toward the end of 2022 or early 2023. At that point, we may see rising mortgage interest rates and the end of catch-up activity related to suppressed buying trends during the pandemic....
Are you shopping around for a mortgage loan in Phoenix, AZ? Whether you go for a contemporary home that melts into the beautiful desert scenery or ranch, mid-century modern or Spanish revival homes, unless you have saved a ton of cash, you’ll need a mortgage...
The decision to buy a home instead of continuing to rent is one that we all have to consider at some point in our lives. While there was a time where the positives and negatives of each choice would end up being decided by personal preference, there are trends in the...
The Dallas-Fort Worth area joins the ranks of cities that have seen a substantial spike in housing prices, but the dynamic between buyers and sellers isn’t quite the same as some other cities. Home sales themselves are actually down nearly 16% compared to this...
The world of home lending is full of various types of loans, properties, taxes, fees and regulations. Understanding how these processes actually function can help you save both time and money on your next home purchase. During a home sale, multiple groups and...
