Credit Inquiry Most of us know that a credit inquiry has an affect on our overall score. There is a lot of misunderstanding about how they can affect your score. The easy answer is that it is the frequency and proximity of inquiries that has the greatest effect. Basically, the more you have your credit […]
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Tax Resolution with John Niemann
Tax Resolution Specialist John Niemann is with us to discuss tax resolutions. John has been been specializing in tax resolution for almost two decades and has a ton of experience in the area. If you owe the IRS back taxes you will want to have someone on […]
What Is Tax Deductible In The Loan Process?
What Is Tax Deductible In The Loan Process? The tax benefits can be one of the biggest perks of owning a home. The deductions you can take can save you a bunch of money, read on below to find out what is tax deductible in the loan process.
Personal Interview with Doug Haldeman
Personal Interview I’ve wanted to do a personal interview for some time now. To share what my upbringing was like and what shaped me to seek out the knowledge I have. Be sure and give the podcast a listen at the bottom to hear the full interview […]
How To Choose A Mortgage Lender with Nathan Grojean
Choosing a Mortgage Lender Buying a home is likely one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. You wouldn’t trust your car with just any mechanic, so why would you trust your home loan with just anyone who came up on an internet search? Choosing a mortgage lender is as big a part of […]
Strategies To Buy and Sell a Home At The Same Time
Unless you are one of the rare homeowners with the financial ability to pay two mortgages at once, buying a home before selling your current home is not really an option. Given the fact you need to sell your current home to pay for a new one, you will need to prepare yourself for a certain level of uncertainty.
How To Qualify For A Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
It’s one of the American dreams to own your own business and work for yourself. There are many benefits that come with being your own boss, however there are some negatives as well. Being self-employed comes with its own set of difficulties, and qualifying for a mortgage can be one of them. I wanted to outline some of the things lenders look at when you’re self-employed, and what to expect when going through the process.
8 Steps to Take Before Buying Your First Home
It’s likely that buying your first home will be the biggest purchase of your life so far. Going from renting or living with family to being a homeowner is a big transition, and the process can be a little intimidating. You will no longer have a landlord to call on when something breaks, but homeownership is one of the largest vehicles for generating wealth. Let’s take a look at the 8 steps to take before buying your first home.
The Millionaire Next Door: How To Grow Wealth
One of the most important books I’ve read in my life is “The Millionaire Next Door” by Thomas J Stanley. The book was written in 1996, and $1 million may not be as much as it used to be, but the concepts in the book still ring true. The book was written out of the research the authors did on the profiles of millionaires, or households with a net worth over $1 million. Let’s take a look at some of the key concepts of the book, and what the millionaire next door really looks like.
HomeScout: Try the Newest Real Estate App!
If you are like most people, your home search begins online. Home Scout is the newest real estate app, it is invite only, and we wanted to offer you the chance to test it out!