Mortgage Advice and Tips
Over the last year, the median sales price across all residential property types has gone up just over 4%, rising $32,250 from $733,500 to $765,750. This price increase remains on trend with past sales figures in the Irvine market that typically increase through the end of the summer. At the end of September, prices usually Read more about August Market Update[…]
When it comes to Irvine mortgages, there are countless options to choose from. As a mortgage professional, it is my job to help my clients narrow down these options to find the best one to fit their financial situation. Throughout my years of experience, I have learned that many people are unfamiliar with the different Read more about Irvine Mortgages – Different Loan Types[…]
We often get questions from clients about putting a mortgage on a property they purchased for cash. Sometimes, in a hot real estate market, paying cash and closing quickly is a necessity, but it isn’t always best in terms of leveraging wealth and/or tax considerations.* The IRS has guidelines regarding mortgage interest deductibility (see a Read more about Mortgaging a House Purchased with Cash[…]
Why is a mortgage Preapproval so much better than just getting Prequalified? Many people think they are the same but they’re not. In today’s market you want the right one to save you time, money and unnecessary legal headaches. A prequalification is a lender’s estimate of how much you could be eligible to borrow based Read more about The Difference Between Prequalification and Preapproval[…]
Most people are surprised to learn what appraisers actually look at when determining the value of a real estate property. A common misconception homeowners generally have is that the value of their home is determined after the appraiser has completed their physical property inspection. However, the appraiser actually already has a good idea of the Read more about What Do Appraisers Look For When Determining A Property’s Value?[…]