5 Reasons the Fourth Quarter Is a Smart Time to Invest in Residential Real Estate

5 Reasons the Fourth Quarter Is a Smart Time to Invest in Residential Real Estate Buying Everyone wants to buy in spring, which is exactly why fall and winter deserve a second look. Here is why Q4 can work in an investor's favor. 1. Less competition. The holiday season thins out the crowd. The buyer

Why a Fed Rate Hike Does Not Directly Raise Your Mortgage Rate

Why a Fed Rate Hike Does Not Directly Raise Your Mortgage Rate Market Insight This week the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate for the first time in over three years. If you saw that headline and immediately wondered what it means for your mortgage, you are not alone. But here is the part mos

Should You Buy Before Selling Your Home

Collective Perspective It's the question we hear more than almost any other from clients who are ready to move but not sure where to start: should you buy your next home before you sell your current one? There's no universal answer, so we sat down with Mike Maier of Advantage Mortgage, a lender we t