When Your 62+ Buyer Says, “I’m Paying Cash,” There May Be Another Option

An older buyer tells you they’re paying cash for their next home. Often, the reason is simple: “I don’t want a mortgage payment.” But paying cash and having no required monthly mortgage payment are not necessarily the same thing. For eligible buyers age 62 and older, a HECM for Purchase may provide

What Are the Features of an Entertaining House?

If you ever watch real estate shows, you’ll often see the participants say they want to be able to entertain. What does that mean as far as the features in a home? If you’re someone who likes to throw dinner parties or you regularly host gatherings, what features should you look for in a true entert

What Are the Differences in Mortgage Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval?

When you’re considering buying a home, there are two terms you’ll hear, both of which are related to getting a mortgage loan. There’s mortgage pre-qualification and pre-approval. Sometimes people use these terms interchangeably, but they’re different from one another. Understanding these terms is cr

How To Know If You Should Stay Or You Should Go

Should you stay or should you go? It's the premise of the popular HGTV program "Love it or List it" and also a dilemma for countless homeowners today. Many of us can relate to the issue raised on the show. But we don't all have $100,000 and a team of designers to make our old home sparkle again. So