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If you’re getting a mortgage, it’s the job of the underwriters to make sure the info you’re providing all checks out. So what are underwriters looking for? They need to analyze your IPAC – income, property, assets and credit – the four key pillars of any mortgage approval. Let’s go through each of these so […]

Did you know that most real estate investors don’t live where they invest? It’s true! While many investors do choose to stick with their local markets, the vast majority venture out into markets in other states, regions, and countries to make their fortunes! But how do you get started in a market that you know […]

Here are easy-to-overlook selling points that entice buyers, and that sellers should highlight. Sure, it’s easy to market homes for sale in Charleston, SC, that sit on several lush acres, feature gorgeous European appliances, and are located in the most prestigious neighborhood in town (ZIP code envy, anyone?). But it’s slightly more intimidating trying to […]

It’s a message we’ve gotten very used to hearing over the last few years: Rates are near historical lows. Lock your rate in now because they won’t be this low forever. The exact words change, but the message always remains the same. If you’re in the market for a mortgage, you may be wondering how […]

As the new baseball season gets underway, it is worth a moment to consider the lessons we can take from the game that apply directly to our property mortgages. No Need to Swing for the Fences During his American League Most Valuable Player season for the Boston Red Sox in 2008, Dustin Pedroia scored 118 […]

Your credit score is one of the key factors that mortgage lenders consider when you’re applying for a home loan. But, if you find yourself on the lower end of the credit score spectrum, don’t worry – home ownership could still be a reality for you. With rent on the rise and home values increasing, […]

I don’t know if you’ve heard, but there’s a new person occupying the Oval Office. Donald Trump is being sworn in as president today. Whether you’re excited for America’s new president or unsure, chances are there will be changes in a variety of areas. Housing is no exception. We sat down with Quicken Loans Chief […]

To be a great real estate investor you need to follow rules. The rules you create will help guide you in everything you do.  Without rules it is easy to jump at every new property that hits the market.  Without a set of defined rules you can end up with properties that aren’t really profitable.  […]

  Last week, the United Kingdom voted to leave its place in the European Union. Because of Thursday’s Brexit vote, we anticipated mortgage rates could drop to historic lows. Today we can confirm mortgage rates dropped about one-eighth of a point after the financial commotion overseas. With interest rates already at three-year lows, this affords […]

Savvy real estate investors have always found rental properties to be extremely profitable. However, this has become even truer in recent years as more and more millennials choose renting over buying. As an amateur or experienced real estate investor, 2016 is a great year to keep an eye out for rental investment opportunities. The Rise […]