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Is buying your first home still a dream?
Stop Dreaming and take action now! Don't keep listening to all the negative "noise" out there, that home prices are out of reach for 1st time homebuyers. First of all you only need a 3% down payment on the purchase price for a standard mortgage and 0% if it's in a rural area or you have veteran's benefits. Here's what I'll tell you and my best advice....don't expect to buy a $300,000-$400,000 and stop looking at them! If you truly are just starting out, understand you really

Therese Tutag
Jul 201 min read


Existing-Home Sales Reach Five-Month High as Affordability Improves
Existing-home sales picked up in May, rising to their highest level since December as improving affordability and steady household income gains continued to support demand. Sales increased 3.2% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.17 million, and were also 3.2% higher than a year ago. “More Americans are on the move,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, noting that sales reached their strongest pace since December. He said improving affordability is helping

Therese Tutag
Jun 121 min read


Mortgage rates close to lowest levels in more than a year and very close to the lowest levels in more than 3 years.
Many scenarios for refinances and FHA Purchases are in the mid to high 5 percent range!

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Oct 24, 20251 min read



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Sep 9, 20250 min read


1% down payment program is the best deal around!
CALL TODAY! 586.822.1580

Therese Tutag
Sep 7, 20251 min read


Mortgage rates are already down-don't wait!
Call for your quote! Each transaction is different so many rates are in the 5's too! It's a well-known fact that the monthly jobs report...

Therese Tutag
Sep 6, 20251 min read


Prepare to apply for a mortgage with these credit tips
Your credit history is one of the main factors a lender evaluates when considering whether to approve your application for a mortgage...

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Aug 12, 20253 min read



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Jul 1, 20250 min read


It's baaack...1% down payment program to purchase a house!
Lender kicks in the additional 2% of down payment (up to $7,000) for a total of 3% down

Therese Tutag
Jun 16, 20251 min read


VantageScore vs. FICO: What’s the difference?
From Credit Karma: In a Nutshell VantageScore Solutions and FICO create credit-scoring models that use consumer credit data to generate...

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May 22, 20256 min read



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May 20, 20250 min read


Can you qualify for a mortgage with student loan payments?
Student loans can impact your ability to get a mortgage because they can affect your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and your credit score. ...

Therese Tutag
May 14, 20251 min read


Looking to Purchase or Refinance? Now could be the right time for you! Call me anytime!
Mortgage rates were already in line with the lowest levels since December 18th by last Thursday. They dropped to the best levels since...

Therese Tutag
Feb 24, 20251 min read


Close it Quick!
Another purchase deal closing quick! Home inspection done this past Saturday, full appraisal inspection Monday, Appraisal in over value...

Therese Tutag
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Economic Data Keeping Pressure on Mortgage Rates
The jobs report that came out at the beginning of October was a big wake up call for interest rates . Up until then, the prevailing...

Therese Tutag
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Typical U.S. homeowner gains some $28,000 in equity year over year
Homeowners with mortgages saw their equity increase by a total of $1.5 trillion year over year during the first quarter of 2024,...

Therese Tutag
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Home price per square foot jumps by almost 60% over past five years
Realtor.com: Homeowners benefit as per-square-foot appreciation more than doubles inflation According to housing figures from...

Therese Tutag
Jun 7, 20242 min read


What is Earnest Money and How Does it Work?
When you buy a home, there are several upfront costs to consider beyond your monthly mortgage payment. Typically, the largest of these...

Therese Tutag
May 9, 20242 min read
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