Money Matters: Understanding Financing

For any buyer, it is good to get your finances in order and know your buying power.

Insider Tips For Maximizing Your Home Affordability

Here is a basic guide to determining how much house you can afford. Some of the topics to consider are your down payment amount, credit score, interest rates, and your lifestyle. 

Affordability Calculator

Here is a robust affordability calculator to give you an estimate on how much house you can afford. Of course, check with a mortgage loan officer to double check your estimate.

Budgeting 101

All About Credit Scores

Improving your credit score, sometimes by just a few points, can save you thousands of dollars.

Everything To Know About Your Credit Score

What is a good score? Is there a minimum score? What's the difference between a credit score & a report? All that and more.

Get a Free Credit Report

Authorized by Federal Law, Annual Credit Report.com is the only source https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action

Three Major Agencies

The 3 major credit agencies, also known as credit bureaus, gather and collect information about consumers' credit history, payment habits, and overall financial health. Read this post to see how they operate.

How to fix your credit

Are you looking to boost your credit score? Here are 8 steps to give your credit a boost.

Working with Lenders

Here are several important guidelines for working with lenders. Click on any icon for more details.

Mortgage Loans

Loan Types

 With a variety of mortgage loans available, knowing which one suits your needs can be overwhelming. 

Loan Calculator

Here is a robust mortgage loan calculator to give you an estimate on your payment and let you play with different parameters to see their impact.

8 Step Condo Buying Process

The first step in the condo buying process is to get familiar with some key concepts.

For any buyer, it is good to get your finances in order and know your buying power.

How to find the right place for you. Searching online and off line. Cheat sheets and fun facts too.

Everything you want to know about condo fees and what to watch for in the condo documents.


What you need to know about offers and contracts. Tips, Tricks and Red Flags.

What to know about home inspections and appraisals. 

Settlement (aka Closing) is the day you become a home owner. 

Make it a smooth move with Moving & Maintenance checklists & more.