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Fixed-Rate Strategies
November 10, 2011 Our last article touched on fixed-rate mortgages and the importance of selecting the right one by asking the correct questions. We talked about determining which maturity makes sense. more »»
Fixed-Rate Strategies
November 3, 2011 Our last article touched on fixed-rate mortgages and the importance of selecting the right one by asking the correct questions. We talked about determining which maturity makes sense. more »»
Mortgage Strategies for Financial Wellness
October 13, 2011 Fixed-rate mortgages are “king” right now, thanks to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance. But it is very important to select the right one by asking the correct questions. more »»
Speed the Sale of Your House
October 13, 2011 Be as flexible as you possibly can with showings. Yes, it can be uncomfortable to have spur-of-the-moment showings. more »»
Time for a Home Loan Check-Up
September 29, 2011 They say that home is where the heart is. more »»
Speed the Sale of Your House
September 1, 2011 The market is hot, and likely to be hot for a while, but you can still take steps to see that your house is one of those that sells fast. Here’s a hint. more »»
The Mortgage Business
August 4, 2011 Independent mortgage companies are rare. On Maui, only two or three of them remain. But why should you care about this? How does it affect you? . more »»
Speed the Sale of Your Property
August 4, 2011 The market is hot, and likely to be hot for a while, but you can still take steps to see that your house is one of those that sells fas. more »»
Five Reasons for a Purchase Planning Session
July 7, 2011 Many people dream of buying a home, but aren’t sure how to take the first step. more »»
Is the Big Glass Half Empty… or Half Full?
June 16, 2011 “Is the glass half empty…or half full?” That question is one many people are debating when it comes to our economy. more »»
The Value of a Home Inspection
May 19, 2011 The value of a home inspection is greater now than ever before. Unless you are a professional contractor, a qualified home inspector should conduct that inspection. more »»
What Do the Experts Know?
May 5, 2011 While many investment experts believe higher rates are just around the corner, they have been proven wrong up to this point in tim. more »»
Investing in a Home
April 21, 2011 When you purchase a home, history indicates that over long stretches of time, your investment will grow in valu. more »»
The Oracle on Investing
April 7, 2011 When Warren Buffett speaks, we all listen (or at least I do). more »»
Understand the Appraised Value of Your Home
April 7, 2011 You’ll hear several phrases used to describe the value of your home. One is “appraised value,” which refers to an objective opinion about the value of the propert. more »»
Honey, They Sold Our Loan
March 3, 2011 What, if anything, should you do if you receive a letter in the mail telling you that your mortgage loan has been sold to another company and that you should begin making your loan payments to the... more »»
The Pre-Approval Process
February 3, 2011 Before laying out the differences between “pre-approval and “pre-qualification,” let’s take a moment to discuss why a buyer can find either option useful to the. more »»
True Value
October 7, 2010 The No. 1 question from a prospective seller before the marketing of a property concerns the value of the real estate. In other words, “How much is it worth?” And the No. more »»
Quality Control and Rate Lock
August 5, 2010 There are all sorts of rules and regulations regarding what constitutes a quality mortgage loa. more »»
Credit Confusion
July 29, 2010 This is the last of our three-part series regarding credit. An FHA loan now requires a minimum score of 580 when there is less than a 10 percent down payment. more »»
Before and After
July 29, 2010 The owner of a dilapidated, 88-year-old structure in Wailuku wanted to renovate… but at a reasonable rate. Age and industrious termites had reduced much of this once classic duplex to rubble. more »» |
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