Home ownership is the American Dream. At the same time, a mortgage represents a significant financial obligation. It is true that you will owe a lot of money when you borrow to buy a home. However, there are many tax benefits and other reasons why getting a mortgage is a Continue Reading →
Our friends over at The Lighter Side of Real Estate recently published a fun, yet very relevant, post featuring the 10 Commandments of Buying a Home. These are the 10 things that you shalt not do if you are looking to buy a home and want to qualify for a Continue Reading →
A recent study conducted by the personal finance website WalletHub to determine the best large cities in which to live in the United States. San Diego came in ranked fourth on the list. How Rankings Were Determined 50 different metrics were used to determine the best of the best, with Continue Reading →
Southern California home prices—especially those in San Diego County—continue to rise. In fact, they have gone up for 62 straight months. In some places, median home values are as much as 74 percent higher than they were just five years ago! The questions persist from current homeowners and also those Continue Reading →
With home values soaring and interest rates still low, many homeowners are taking advantage of today’s market conditions by refinancing their mortgage loans. In certain situations, another option to consider is a cash-out refinance. What is a Cash-Out Refinance? When you have a good amount of equity built up in Continue Reading →
