About 65% of all homeowners have a mortgage, making them anything but irrelevant. And with house prices thought to rise by 2% to 6% in the next few years, mortgages will become more and more in demand. It seems like mortgage lenders can be found around every corner you turn, but they won’t all be worth your time. When looking for the best mortgage companies, here are five things...
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Qualifying for a Mortgage if You’re Self-Employed
Securing a mortgage while self-employed may prove a bit more challenging, however you can still qualify for the same loan programs as traditional borrowers. The key for a self-employed borrower successfully obtaining a mortgage is income verification.
The mortgage application process is the same regardless of whether you work for yourself...
Which Is Best for You? 15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgages
Debating whether a 15-year or 30-year mortgage is best for you? We’ve got answers! On this week’s episode of The American Dream TV show, we brought in Mary Lyons of Personal Economics Group to discuss the advantages and opportunities available with a 30-year mortgage.
As we all know, a 15-year mortgage can minimize...
Top 3 Things Every Homeowners Insurance Policy Should Include
Our homes are one of our most valuable purchases and one that most can’t afford to replace when disaster hits. Understanding Homeowners Insurance and ensuring you have the right coverage for your home is important.
When it comes to Homeowners Insurance, we go to the experts at Community Insurance Advisors. While they...
Escrow Accounts and Your Home Loan
You may have heard the term “Escrow” and wondered what exactly is this and how does it affect my home purchase. We are here to help give you the skinny on this common term.
When you purchase a home, many mortgage lenders set up an escrow account to hold money to pay property taxes and insurance. Each month, you pay...
Prep Your Home for Sale with These Spring Tips
When you’re getting ready to sell your home, there are a few tips to help you. When your home presents better, it makes it easier to attract buyers. Since spring is the best time to put your home on the market, consider getting everything ready now.
Remove the Clutter Walk into any model home or open house and look at how clean and organized they are. There is not...
March Madness: The Tuttle Group in the News
The Tuttle Group believes an office that “plays together” works better together. The Tuttle Group employees are encouraged to fill out their March Madness brackets and watch the games. Andy Tuttle says: Having team members “play together” positively impacts office productivity by:
Improves company culture, when you are working together and sharing experiences you are...Tuttle Talk featuring Ernesto Miranda and Pedro Castro
How to Help Houston Flood Victims
Since making landfall this past Friday, Hurricane Harvey has caused catastrophic flooding in the Houston-Galveston areas. Rescue operations are currently underway in Houston as this tropical storm’s impact continues to devastate. Our own family and friends have been affected by this relentless storm and it’s aftermath of rainfall, and our hearts are heavy for all those...