Winter in New England can bring along a lot of complications and added stress to our everyday lives, but by being prepared, you will at least be ready for the snow, ice, and cold weather. No one really wants to start thinking about the harsh weather that may be right around the corner, but it is coming whether we like …
The inside scoop on Fannie Mae’s RefiNow – Mortgage Refinance Program
RefiNow is a government program that helps borrowers with low to moderate incomes in Massachusetts to refinance their mortgages. Over the past year, lower to moderate-income borrowers were less likely to take advantage of the historically low mortgage interest rates for various reasons. In response, Fannie Mae …
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How to leverage a property inspection waiver as a weapon to win the real estate bidding war
Homebuyers in the Methuen area are looking for any advantage to get their offer accepted in the current real estate market. A property inspection waiver gives buyers a huge advantage. A property inspection waiver (PIW) is granted when lenders can use existing data about the estimated value of a property to originate a …
Top 5 tips for getting your home ready to sell
Have you been thinking about selling your home? Then I am sure you've felt the stress and pressure to make sure your home is ready to put on the market. If you want your home to sell faster and for more money, here are some surefire tips that will work and won’t break your budget. The first impression a potential …
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How much home can you afford?
Since a home is the most significant financial investment, most people will make in their lives, knowing how much home you can afford upfront contributes greatly to your future success! If you know how much you can afford and have a budget for expenses both planned and unplanned, you will be well ahead of the …
Benefits of homeownership
Renting is easier than owning a home, isn’t it? Someone else has to fix things when they break, and someone else has to pay for the trash pick-up and water. If the water heater blows up or the furnace stops running, the landlord likely has to pay! But you know what else the landlord has to do? Reap the benefits of …