Personal Interview                 I’ve wanted to do a personal interview for some time now. To share what my upbringing was like and what shaped me to seek out the knowledge I have. Be sure and give the podcast a listen at the bottom to hear the full interview […]

What Is Tax Deductible In The Loan Process?           The tax benefits can be one of the biggest perks of owning a home. The deductions you can take can save you a bunch of money, read on below to find out what is tax deductible in the loan process. Home Acquisition […]

Unless you are one of the rare homeowners with the financial ability to pay two mortgages at once, buying a home before selling your current home is not really an option. Given the fact you need to sell your current home to pay for a new one, you will need to prepare yourself for a certain level of uncertainty.

It's one of the American dreams to own your own business and work for yourself. There are many benefits that come with being your own boss, however there are some negatives as well. Being self-employed comes with its own set of difficulties, and qualifying for a mortgage can be one of them. I wanted to outline some of the things lenders look at when you're self-employed, and what to expect when going through the process.

It's likely that buying your first home will be the biggest purchase of your life so far. Going from renting or living with family to being a homeowner is a big transition, and the process can be a little intimidating. You will no longer have a landlord to call on when something breaks, but homeownership is one of the largest vehicles for generating wealth. Let's take a look at the 8 steps to take before buying your first home.

One of the most important books I've read in my life is "The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J Stanley. The book was written in 1996, and $1 million may not be as much as it used to be, but the concepts in the book still ring true. The book was written out of the research the authors did on the profiles of millionaires, or households with a net worth over $1 million. Let's take a look at some of the key concepts of the book, and what the millionaire next door really looks like.

If you are like most people, your home search begins online. Home Scout is the newest real estate app, it is invite only, and we wanted to offer you the chance to test it out!

Having the “Money Talk” with your Parents   Having the “Money Talk” with your parents can be very uncomfortable. However, it is necessary to have now, before it becomes a problem in the future. People tend to not like talking about money or death, so when you combine the two it can cause some discomfort. […]

Closing the Gap Between your Financial Reality and Goals     Most of us are failing miserably with our finances. Personal savings rates are at an all time low, retirements savings are non-existent, and overall net worth is diminishing. Nobody wants to be terrible with their finances, so why are we failing? We’ll take a […]

My Partner has Bad Credit; Can We Buy a House? You’ve scrimped, saved, and made sure every bill is paid just to be in the perfect position to purchase a property. You’ve got great credit, but how about your partner? Eh, not so much. This is a very common issue that I run into on […]