by Mark Chaffee | Nov 28, 2023 | Homebuying, Mortgage Tips
Today’s higher mortgage rates have increased the cost of buying a home, but most recent homebuyers have a plan: buy now, refinance later. According to a survey conducted by U.S. News in September, 84% of homebuyers who purchased a home with a mortgage in the previous...
by Mark Chaffee | Nov 21, 2023 | Personal Finance
In today’s digital world, many people rely on credit cards, debit cards and electronic payments while keeping very little cash on hand. This can be a convenient and secure way to handle spending during normal times, but being caught without enough cash during an...
by Mark Chaffee | Nov 14, 2023 | Mortgage Tips
As the holidays draw nearer, many people are beginning to plan their gift shopping. If you need a little extra help choosing gifts for the important people in your life, here are some tips that will help you select the perfect presents without breaking a sweat or the...
by Mark Chaffee | Nov 7, 2023 | Real Estate
Last year, there were many pessimistic forecasts about the U.S. housing market. After home prices had soared nearly 50% nationally during the pandemic, a growing number of economic commentators began calling home values a bubble and predicting an impending housing...
