January 20, 2017
Finding An Affordable Neighborhood
Trulia quoted me in How To Find An Affordable Neighborhood. It opens, There’s more to consider when buying a house than the house itself. The neighborhood can be equally, if not more, important. You might already have must-haves in mind for … Continue reading
January 20, 2017 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
December 27, 2016
Enlarging The Credit Box
The Hill published my column, It’s Time to Expand The Credit Box for American Homebuyers. it reads, The dark, dark days of the mortgage market are far behind us. The early 2000s were marked by a set of practices that can … Continue reading
December 27, 2016 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
December 21, 2016
Promissory Note v. Mortgage
Zing! quoted me in What’s the Difference Between a Promissory Note and a Mortgage? It opens, Buying a home can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Preapprovals, appraisals and the fact that “concessions” don’t involve hot dogs at … Continue reading
December 21, 2016 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
December 19, 2016
Negotiating Real Estate Fees
PolicyGenius quoted me in 5 Mortgage Loan Fees and Rates You Should Always Negotiate. It opens, When it comes to making major purchases or financial decisions, we always hear that mantra, “Everything is negotiable.” You can haggle with the salesman … Continue reading
December 19, 2016 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
December 13, 2016
Retired With A Mortgage
U.S. News & World Report quoted me in Rethinking a Mortgage While Retired. It opens, It’s one of the cardinal rules of retirement planning: pay off the mortgage before quitting work. Giving up your income while still supporting a big debt can … Continue reading
December 13, 2016 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
December 12, 2016
Finding The Right Homeowners Insurance Policy
Zing! quoted me in Find the Right Homeowners Insurance with These Tips. It opens, For many of us, a tremendous amount of research and work goes into buying a home. When my husband and I bought our first home two years … Continue reading
December 12, 2016 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
December 2, 2016
All About Mortgage Brokers
Bankrate.com quoted me in Mortgage Broker — Everything You Need To Know. It opens, When you need a mortgage to buy or refinance a home, there are 3 main ways to go about applying — through a traditional brick-and-mortar bank, an … Continue reading
December 2, 2016 in Home Ownership | Permalink | No Comments
