Force-placed insurance, also called lender-placed insurance, is a type of property insurance that your mortgage lender can add to your loan if your own coverage lapses. It’s typically more expensive and less comprehensive than a standard homeowners
Aug 19, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is more than a personal preference—it’s a financial decision that can affect your long-term stability and future wealth. Let’s break down the key factors that can help you decide what works best for
Aug 12, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
When you buy a home or refinance your mortgage, you should expect to pay closing costs. What are these fees and what is it you are paying for? Closing Costs Defined Closing costs are charges for basically all the services it takes to put together a mortga
Mar 14, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
Inflation rates in the U.S. rose to unusually high levels over the past few years. While the Federal Reserve is making headway on bringing rates down, it can still feel like your buying power is being quickly eroded. High interest rates may have scared yo
Mar 07, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
The U.S. real estate market has had an extremely low inventory of available homes over the past two years thanks to enormous demand. That has resulted in longer home searches for potential buyers. The National Association of Realtors recently reported tha
Feb 28, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
Having a place to escape to when they take time off is a dream for many people. There are plenty of options out there for finding a consistent vacation spot. Two of the most popular are buying a vacation home or buying into a timeshare group. The one that
Jan 31, 2023 | Purchasing a Home
