After the Storm: Smart Steps Homeowners Can Take Weeks After Severe Winter Weather
Severe winter weather can leave more behind than snow and ice. Even after power is restored and roads reopen, the impact on your home may take weeks to fully reveal itself. Hidden damage, lingering moisture, and delayed repairs can turn into costly issues if left unaddressed.
As...
Refinancing Isn’t Just About the Rate — It’s About Your Options
When many homeowners hear the word refinance, they think of one thing: getting a lower interest rate.
While a lower rate can be a benefit, it’s only part of the story. Refinancing is really about using your mortgage as a financial tool — one that supports your life, your...
Loyalty to Your Bank? Even With Your Home-Loan?
You’ve probably had the same checking account since you were sixteen.
Your bank knows your name. Your debit card works everywhere. Loyalty feels safe.
But when it comes to a mortgage, that “loyalty” can quietly turn into a convenience fee—and sometimes, a...
Considering a HELOC as Rates Trend Lower
Is a HELOC Right for Your Next Chapter?
As interest rates begin to trend lower, many homeowners are taking a fresh look at how they can put their home’s equity to work. A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) can be a flexible financial tool that helps families navigate big moments,...
The Lock-In Effect Is Loosening: A Quiet Shift in the Housing Market
For the last several years, one phrase has shaped the housing conversation more than almost any other: the mortgage rate lock-in effect.
During the pandemic, millions of homeowners locked in historically low mortgage rates—many below 3%. While that was great news at the time,...