Ep 20: Is It Still a Good Time to Buy a Home?
Is it still a good time to buy with interest rates on the rise and home values still soaring? We’ll share some of the historical data to give you a better perspective of where we are.
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Ep 19: Services for First-Time Homebuyer
On this episode, Bill Litton will take you through the different services his team at CrossCountry Mortgage offer first-time homebuyers. About a third of the people we work with are doing this for the first time so we have a great idea of the needs you’ll be facing.
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Ep 18: 6 Reasons to Buy a Home
A lot of people are worried that the housing market has been slowing down. But houses are still selling quickly and the market is still very strong. Rates are higher, but it still makes sense to buy.
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Ep 17: Mailbag – Closing Costs, Down Payments, and More
Let’s open up the mailbag on today’s show to answer some questions we have from potential home buyers in this high-interest rate market.
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Ep 16: What to Consider in This New Higher Rate Market
Interest rates are rising and it seems likely that they will continue to do so. Historically, rates are still not bad. But a jump from 2.5% to 6% is a big jump and it’s changing the housing market and the trends we are seeing. With inflation still very high, we should expect to see these…
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Ep 15: Mailbag – Inheriting a Mortgage, Home Improvements, and More
With various changes in the market, many listeners have questions about the mortgage process and what they should expect in the coming weeks and months. On today’s episode, we’ll break down each question and the vital things you need to consider when looking for your next home. What you’ll learn on this episode: Sean is…
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Ep 14: 2022 Issues and Mortgage Rate Increases
Interest rates for mortgages have crept over 6% and it’s been the big story as we head into the summer. Anyone looking to buy or sell a home right now is probably wondering what these rate hikes will mean for the real estate market that’s been going strong for some time. We’ll get Bill’s thoughts…
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Ep 13: Mailbag – Co-Buying, Pre-Qualification, and More
Today, we’re going to open up the mailbag to answer some questions from our listeners. Abby’s friend told her that a 20% down payment is financially necessary. Is this true? This is a common misconception and we see even those with 20% available don’t choose to. Right now rates are still low and it’s going…
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Ep 12: Mailbag – Second Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, and More
We are opening up the mailbag today to answer some listener questions about the mortgages and refinancing. Alice asks whether there is a difference between getting a mortgage for one home versus a second home? They are going to look at a lot of the same things: income, credit, and debt ratio. But you want…
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Ep 11: Agree or Disagree – Mortgage Frustrations From A Buyer’s Perspective
A lot of people out there don’t know much about the mortgage process, which can lead to frustration once you are looking for a home. On today’s episode, we are going to break down a recent article by Architectural Digest, What No One Tells You About a Mortgage, and see whether Bill agrees or disagrees…
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