by Marti Reeder | May 23, 2016 | Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Mortgage, Reporter
Mortgage talk is HOT on everyone’s minds right now – especially in the midst of the spring and summer buying season. Homes rarely stay on the market for long if they’re a hot buy — so here’s how to jump start your likelihood of getting a...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 17, 2016 | Closing Costs, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Reporter
This is our second blog post to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month and to help put (or keep) you on the road to financial success. Shopping for a new home is such an exciting process – touring other homes, imagining yourself and your family living in them,...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 7, 2015 | Budgeting, Credit, Finance, Reporter, Seasonal
With so many people on your gift list, it’s easy to get carried away with holiday shopping. However, overspending can negatively impact your credit score, which can affect your home buying ability, if you’re not careful. Here are some tips to keep your budget and...
by Marti Reeder | Nov 30, 2015 | Credit, Finance, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Reporter
To buy a home, you need to have good credit. SmartAsset says you need a minimum credit score of 660 to qualify for a mortgage loan, but the better your score, the easier it will be to qualify for a home loan. Another benefit to a good credit score is that you may...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 5, 2015 | Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, Reporter
Last month we talked about how a low credit score can affect your ability to qualify for a home loan and purchase your next home. Today we’re going to talk about how to improve your credit score with these 6 tips! Stay on top of payments. While this seems obvious,...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 28, 2015 | Credit, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter
There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top ones is being able to protect yourself from rising rents and lock in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their findings of a study in which...