Gene Mundt was asked to participate in a recent Bridal Show and Expo in Joliet, IL. Below is the advise he put together to share: My suggestion to newlywed couples is … let the excitement of your wedding day die down a bit. Take some time to relax and just bond. Then have a few serious talks together. Ones where […]
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I’ve been receiving more and more inquiries from young potential Home Buyers as of late. That’s reason for celebration, as I believe now is a great time to enter the housing market. With home prices still affordable and interest rates so low, there truly is a golden opportunity for young Buyers. But with the growing number of young Buyers, I am
Credit: Who Needs It? Why is it Important? How do you Establish it? Read More »
Gene offers excellent advice on how to manage your credit before it becomes a problem. It’s not hard to find advice on a full-range of credit issues today. Experts (or so called experts) are everywhere. So I find that most of my clients come to me already understanding that credit scores are very important … and growing more so each day.
Credit and Credit Management: Reasons to Pay Attention to Both Read More »
With FHA and HUD and economists announcing their predictions of higher interest rates (sooner than later) and recent history indicating interest rates can’tget much lower, NOW seems like the perfect time to Buy and Sell home. And that may be especially true if you’re a First-time Home Buyer. Present Homeowners can also position themselves for a brighter financial future with a Refinance of their
3 Reasons to Refinance or Buy a Los Angeles Home Now Read More »
If you are considering buying a home in Los Angeles please don’t think we agents are being difficult when we tell you there is no point in starting the process until you have spoken to a lender. This is not personal. YOU CANNOT MAKE AN OFFER ON ANY HOUSE WITHOUT A LETTER FROM YOUR LENDER. Or
Buying a Home in Los Angeles. Great Credit is Not Enough Read More »
Don’t Accidentally Start a Fire Install a Fire Detector Within Your Contracts From start to finish … the dates and chronology of a Real Estate Contract have become increasingly important to the outcome of the transaction. This is certainly true here in my Will County, IL housing market, as well as across the nation.
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I liken Interest Rates to onions in more than a couple of ways. Much like onions, Interest Rates have “layers”. In today’s mortgage financing, a Mortgage Lender must weigh all the facts, then peel away “layers” of information and data to find and reveal the answers to your Interest Rate questions. And right now with Interest Rates being at historic lows (but rising
The Not so Simple Task of Quoting Interest Rates Read More »
I’ve offered multiple posts about the importance of being familiar with frequently-used mortgage terminology prior to entering your mortgage processing. With all the real estate and financing terminology or slang that can pop-up during a real estate transaction, it’s just best to be prepared and educated about what you’ll be hearing. It’s for your own benefit.
Know Your Terminology Regarding Mortgage Lenders, It’s Very Important Read More »
Many recent indicators I’ve seen, heard, and experienced seem to point to more positives regarding the conducting of Short Sale property transactions. They’re fitting the pieces of the Short Sale puzzle together a bit faster and better. Major servicers (big banks) finally seem a bit better equipped, more willing to avoid foreclosure expenses, and more
Short Sales: The Road to Easier Navigation & Successful Transaction Read More »
I May Not Be Yoda, but I’m Darn Close! Yesterday, I was reading yet another blog about the low interest rates presently available to home buyers seeking mortgage financing. Seems another new historic low was announced. Something not quite so noteworthy anymore, as we all have grown used to hearing about how the
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