It’s no secret that prices of goods and raw materials are surging right now. Goods such as gas, steel, metals, lumber, ketchup, chlorine, and even workers have been some of…

A non-qualified mortgage (non-QM) doesn’t adhere to the lending standards set out by the Dodd-Frank Act. These regulations were originally issued to ensure borrowers have the ability to repay their…

Graduating from a home is inevitable, and when it comes to wealth building, it’s hard to beat owning real estate. That’s why one smart strategy to building a real estate portfolio…

The U.S. currently functions off of an electric power grid. Centralized power plants, where most Americans receive their electricity from, use a variety of natural resources to operate. These range…

What is a 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange (IRS code Section 1031) is an exchange that occurs when one investment property is sold in order to purchase another. When swapping an investment…

A Homeowners’ Association (HOA) is an organization that oversees a group of homes by setting and enforcing rules, restrictions, and caveats as well as maintaining the community. HOAs are most…

Buying a home can come with hefty price tags in the form of closing costs, property taxes, maintenance, etc. One of the biggest upfront costs is the down payment. Even…

This spring promises to be an especially chaotic season for homebuyers as mortgage rates continue to remain volatile, housing supply remains low, and real estate trends resume their major shift….

What is an ARM? An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (also called a variable-rate or floating mortgage) is a type of mortgage where the interest rate applied to the outstanding balance varies throughout…

Interest rates have long been a part of the financial landscape. They act as a bridge between corporations and borrowers to ensure money will always be available to borrow in…