Jan Leasure - Libertyville, IL Mortgage Broker

Jan Leasure - Libertyville, IL Mortgage Broker episodes:

• 09.05.2018

  Don’t Let a Big Down Payment Stop You From Owning Your Dream Home

  Do you want to buy a house, but aren’t sure you can cover the down payment? Let’s talk about some down-payment assistance programs that may be able to help. Down payment assistance can be the difference between saying “yes” or...

  
• 06.15.2018

  What Does Reduced Home Affordability Mean for You?

  Home affordability is shrinking fast. Here’s what you should do to get ahead of the curve. Home affordability is shrinking rapidly, according to research by Arch Mortgage Insurance. In the first quarter, affordability (defined as the size of the monthly mortgage...

  
• 05.16.2018

  Starter and Trade-Up Homes are in High Demand

  The real estate market remains red-hot. In fact, Zillow estimates that homes sold more quickly in 2017 than ever before. And 2018 seems on-pace to beat 2017. However, one segment of the real estate market seems to be lagging. I’m...

  
• 04.26.2018

  3 Questions to Ask an Agent Before Hiring Them

  Before hiring a real estate agent, you need to do some vetting. Here are the questions that we recommend you ask. Buying or selling a home is a major project. Having a trustworthy agent to guide you through that project...

  
• 04.03.2018

  How to Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage

  If you’re buying a home with a mortgage, you absolutely need to get a pre-approval first. Here’s why. There's no doubt about it. It's a very competitive market today if you are looking to buy a home. Inventory is near...

  
• 12.05.2017

  Thank You for Your Support in 2018

  Happy New Year! We hope 2018 is your best year yet. Happy New Year! We want to take a minute to thank our wonderful friends, clients, and family members who worked with us or helped us this past year. Thank...

  
• 10.17.2017

  How Will the Fed’s New Move Impact Real Estate?

  The Fed’s announcement to cut back its balance sheet means the longer you wait to buy or sell a home, the harder it might be for you.  The Federal Reserve just announced a move that will have a big impact...

  
• 09.15.2017

  5 Ways to Invest in Real Estate

  Real estate investing is on the rise. Here are five different ways you can get involved. Investing in real estate is no longer restricted to the super wealthy. According to a recent survey, real estate investors now make up 15%...

  
• 08.24.2017

  5 Remodeling Projects With the Best Return

  Home remodeling is as hot as it's ever been. Here are five projects that bring the best return on investment. Home remodeling is hotter than ever. According to researchers at Harvard University, remodeling investment is up 6% over last year...

  
• 07.31.2017

  How the Fed’s Recent Rate Hike Impacts Our Market

  The Fed’s recent rate hike shouldn’t have any significant impact on our market. In fact, it might actually stimulate it. On June 14th, the Federal Reserve increased its federal funds interest rate by 0.25%. They’re also widely expected to raise...

  
• 06.19.2017

  How Do Fannie Mae’s Recent Changes Affect Those With Student Debt?

  Today I want to inform you about how Fannie Mae, the nation's largest underwriter of mortgages, recently introduced three new rules that will affect those with student debt. If you have a student loan or you are a cosigner on...

  
• 05.22.2017

  You Don’t Need a Down Payment

  Today, I want to share with you all the options you have for an affordable down payment as a homebuyer. What's the biggest obstacle to homeownership? According to a recent survey, "saving enough for a down payment" comes at the...

  
• 05.02.2017

  Save Money on Taxes with these Tips

  Libertyville Real Estate Agent Jan Leasure discusses four different mortgage-related tax breaks that homeowners can receive when they file in 2015.  If you'd like my free e-book of the Top 10 Credit Do's and Don'ts, you can contact me! Have...

  
• 05.02.2017

  Why Should You Be Excited if You Have an FHA Mortgage?

  Libertyville Real Estate Agent Jan Leasure talks about how the FHA has reduced the monthly mortgage insurance rate to .85%, allowing you to refinance and save thousands of dollars each year on your mortgage payments.  If you'd like my free...

  
• 03.20.2017

  Tips to Replenish Your Self-Confidence

  I recently read some advice for self-confidence from a teenage girl's website, and I think it can actually be really helpful to you and your career. Try thinking about these scenarios in a different way to help yourself. Sometimes when...

  
• 02.03.2017

  Woman of the House: Liz Cannon

  Are you curious why so many people choose us to help them buy and sell homes? Let Liz Cannon tell you.  Here at Liberty Mortgage, we value our clients’ well-being above all else. As a testament to our dedication and...

  
• 11.08.2016

  A Word on Honesty From Joe Maddon

  I think Joe Maddon is not only a great baseball coach, but he also has some great philosophies on life I’d like to share with you. Today, I wanted to share with you an inspirational quote by Joe Maddon, the...

  
• 07.28.2015

  How Does Diamond Residential Mortgage Work?

   If you'd like my free e-book of the Top 10 Credit Do's and Don'ts, you can contact me! Usually, I take technical aspects of the mortgage world and try to break them down into more understandable terms. Today, I want...

  
• 06.06.2014

  Detect a zombie foreclosure before it ruins your buying power

   If you'd like my free e-book of the Top 10 Credit Do's and Don'ts, you can contact me! What is a Zombie Foreclosure? Many of my clients in Libertyville have been asking me about a strange phenomenon called Zombie Foreclosures....