What is Private Mortgage Insurance?
There are various ways to finance the purchase of a new home. The one that many new homeowners use is to get a loan from a traditional bank or credit union, called a mortgage. But what if you aren’t ready…
VIDEO: VA Loan Maximum: How Much Can You Borrow With a VA Home Loan?
What's the maximum borrow amount for a VA home loan? Here's what you need to know. Have a VA Question? Contact Us Need a VA Loan? Apply Today Many people ask me what the maximum amount you can…
Buying a Home in Colorado Springs: How to Get from Offer to Closing
If you’re new to buying a home in Colorado Springs, you have probably been bombarded with new terms. Escrow, home warranty, inspection contingency—one of the most important terms to know and understand is “closing.” What is closing? Closing is an…
15 vs. 30 Year Fixed Mortgage: Which is Right for You?
A loan for the purpose of purchasing a home, called a mortgage, is an agreement between a borrow and a lender for a specific amount of money. To be borrowed at a specific interest rate and for a specified length…
Benefits of Selling Your Home with a Real Estate Agent
If you are getting ready to put your house on the market, you may be thinking that you have everything that you need to market your amazing home and to find the perfect buyer. It’s true that selling your home…
Summer Maintenance for Your Home
Summer temps are officially here in most of the United States. This usually means spending more time outdoors. If your home is looking a little rough after a long winter and spring, here are a few summer maintenance tips to…
VIDEO: What Should You Know Before Buying a 2nd VA Home?
You can use a second VA loan to buy a second home, but there are a few things you should know before you start the process. Have a VA Question? Contact Us Need a VA Loan? Apply Today …
What to Expect After Your Offer is Accepted
Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations! But what happens after your home offer is accepted? One of the first major items in the escrow process is the home inspection. Hopefully you took some time for yourself to have a…
VIDEO: What’s the Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal?
Many of my veteran clients ask me, “Do I need to get an inspection?” and “What’s the difference between an inspection and an appraisal?” Learn the answers right here. Have a VA Question? Contact Us Need a VA Loan?…
Finding a home in Colorado Springs & Making an Offer
In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to move on to the most exciting and sometimes nerve racking part of the process of buying the house of your dreams: it's finally time…