Changing your job while applying for a mortgage is a big mistake that’ll land you in a metaphorical mortgage morass.
Mortgage Missteps: Not Seasoning Your Assets
by John Allasio on May 8, 2013 in Credit & Debt
Unseasoned assets are those that haven’t been in your bank account for at least 30 days. These assets can slow down or even stop the mortgage process.
Mortgage Missteps: Opening (or Closing) a Line of Credit
by John Allasio on May 2, 2013 in Credit & Debt
Mortgage Missteps: Not Checking Your Credit Score
by John Allasio on April 25, 2013 in Credit & Debt
It’s a good rule of thumb to check your credit score a few months before you apply for a mortgage so that you’ll have time to build it up if it’s too low.
How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal
by John Allasio on April 18, 2013 in Featured, Home Sales
If you’re looking to sell or refinance your home, one of the things you’ll have to deal with is the appraisal. Preparing for it can raise your home’s value.
Spring Cleaning for Your Computer
by John Allasio on April 11, 2013 in Homeowners Tips
While you’re probably thinking about giving your home a good spring cleaning, what about cleaning up your computer as well?
Getting a VA Mortgage: Pest Inspection Requirements
by John Allasio on March 26, 2013 in Home Buying
While VA mortgages have more relaxed guidelines than other mortgages, there are some requirements specific to VA loans, like wood-boring pest inspections.
For Sale by Owner: The Pros and Cons for the Buyer
by John Allasio on March 22, 2013 in Home Buying
The pros and cons of buying a for sale by owner home will shift depending on whether you get your information from an agent or a FSBO organization.
FHA Mortgage Appraisals: Some Things You Should Know
by John Allasio on March 15, 2013 in Featured, Homeowners Tips
Is there anything you can or should do to prepare for the FHA appraisal and try to raise the value of your home? Yep, here are some things you can do.
