First-Time Buyers

June 20, 2019

The Difference Between Mortgage Bankers, Loan Officers and Mortgage Brokers

In the mortgage industry, there are many different professionals and entities that help process loans – large banks, independent mortgage banks, mortgage brokers, loan officers, credit unions and more. Most consumers refer to mortgage brokers, mortgage banks and loan officers as being one in the […]
June 5, 2019

What to look for when completing a final walk-through

The home shopping experience can be exhausting. With the end in sight and the closing date set, all that is left before the closing is the final walk-through. What is a final walk-through? Click here to download our free walk-though checklist  The new home buyer […]
May 10, 2019

What Are “Closing Costs?”

What are closing costs? That’s a question most first-time home buyers ask. Many repeat buyers do, too. Many home buyers don’t realize the kind of costs that can be associated with a mortgage.  Whether a buyer selects a no closing cost mortgage or a more […]
May 3, 2019

State of the Metro Detroit Housing Market

Southeast Michigan continues to be a hot market for home buyers, both first-time buyers and those looking to move up, according to research data as well as on-the-ground insights from a local real estate pro. While the market is in a sellers’ mode, there are […]