By Sam Wax If your paycheck doesn’t come from a single salaried job, buying a home can feel unfair for you. Maybe you mix W-2 wages with freelance work, run a small business on the side, or count...
By Gilbert Bennett If you've served and you're thinking about buying a home in Tampa Bay, you've probably heard that the VA loan is one of the best benefits available to veterans. Zero down, no...
The home financing process in Tampa can quickly go from exciting to overwhelming. From credit checks to inspections to closing costs, the appraisal often feels like just another delay draining your...
By Eric Yoder Buying your first home in the Tampa Bay area is exciting, but there’s something in the closing disclosure to be aware of: title insurance. In Florida, it’s one of the smartest...
By Stephen Arthur With nearly $1.84 trillion in outstanding student loan debt spread across more than 42 million Americans, it’s no surprise that student loans are one of the biggest concerns we...
By Eric Yoder Moving to Tampa has been a hot-button topic for a while. It makes sense: Beautiful beaches, weather, no state income tax, and an ever-improving job market make this city a great next...
By Eric Yoder After all you’ve been through in the housing process, the deal falls apart at the 11th hour. Why? Getting pre-approved can feel like you’ve got it in the bag, but all pre-approvals...
By Eric Yoder If you’ve been putting off buying your first home in Tampa because you think your credit score isn’t good enough, you’re not alone. Fannie Mae found that roughly one in three Americans...
By Eric Yoder You’ve been saving for a down payment, your credit score looks solid, and you’re ready to start shopping for a home in Tampa. But when you sit down with a lender, they bring up a...
By Anthony Chiorazzi If you’re shopping for a mortgage in the Tampa Bay area, you know there’s no shortage of brokers and lenders competing for your business. From the outside, they can all start to...
By Eric Yoder After spending dozens of hours on the house hunt, you’re finally ready to make that big purchase. You’ve saved up your down payment, checked your credit, and browsed listings late into...
By Sam Wax Want the secret to avoiding a Chinese fire drill when trying to buy and sell a home simultaneously? There's an option that most homeowners don't know about: mortgage recasting. What Is...