The home buying process can have a checklist that’s a mile long. From finding the right house to hiring an inspector, you’re likely to be consumed with writing checks, visiting properties and tackling an endless list of “to-do’s.” There is…

The process of applying for a home mortgage for small business owners is filled with obstacles — some of which are avoidable and others that must be dealt with. One of the biggest challenges, however, involves prospective homebuyers who own…

Guest post on home staging tips by Scott Moreau from Great Island Realty When you’re in a home for long enough, some items around the house end up becoming just another part of the landscape. Maybe you have a basket on…

Here in New England, the annual arrival of spring is a cause for celebration. Of course, for most homeowners, the celebration is generally rather brief as attention quickly turns to that annual post-winter ritual – checking things off the spring…

If you’re a borrower considering refinancing your mortgage, it’s important not to simply dive into the process without giving the decision some due diligence. Too often when a borrower asks a lender the question: “should I refinance?” the response is…

Private mortgage insurance, more widely known as PMI, is a necessary evil for some homebuyers engaged within today’s mortgage industry. Similar to how car dealers insist buyers purchase automobile insurance, lenders within the mortgage industry expect certain borrowers to purchase…