4 Tips to Manage your Finances a Layoff
There’s been a lot of news lately about layoffs. It seems like nearly every company is going through some type of downsizing to start 2023. But, what happens if you have lost your job or are faced with a huge…
Why I Check My Credit Score Every 6 Months
There are a lot of things we do regularly; change the oil in our vehicles; go to the dentist; get a haircut. But, when was the last time you checked your credit score? Most people check their credit score when…
Buying a Home? Check Your Credit Score First
Before you type into Google, “homes for sale,” you should be taking a deep look at your credit score and report. I get it. It’s not the glamorous side of buying a new home but knowing how the credit bureaus…
5 Steps to Prioritize and Pay Down Your Debt
Is your debt controlling you or are you controlling your debt? If it is controlling you, then it is time to sit down and start prioritizing your debt. I have five steps that I have used personally and with my…
Time For Your Annual Mortgage Check-Up
Most of us tend to think of our mortgage as the ultimate “buy and hold” purchase. Once the paperwork is signed for your term, everything just goes on autopilot until it comes due again. So, why do you have to…
Do You Know Your Credit Score?
Have you been struggling to land your dream job? Maybe it’s not your qualifications that are keeping you back but your credit score. Yes, I said credit score. Mortgage lenders are not the only people who can access your credit…
4 Signs You’re Ready to Be a Homeowner
How do you actually know when you are ready to be a homeowner? Many people will say that homeownership is one of the greatest investments you can make. And while those people aren’t wrong with that statement (if you do…
Top 5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
As first-time homebuyers, shopping for a home can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start! But, as I like to say, it’s all about making mortgages (and the home buying process!) simple. Over my 18 years of experience…
Buying a Home in Spring 2023
House Hunting: 5 Tips to help with the Homebuying Process
There are so many options when you start the house hunting process. It can be overwhelming! Here are a few house hunting tips to help make the process a bit easier: 1) Get Pre-approved First of all, the #1 thing…