Home buying

Big Changes to Mortgage Fees

Big Changes to Mortgage Fees

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced changes to Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s fee matrix.

Referred to as Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs), they use a pricing matrix to determine your loan fees and interest rate based on your credit score, the loan-to-value ratio, occupancy (owner vs non-owner occupied homes), and most recently, your debt-to-income ratio.

Buying Your First Home in Massachusetts? Know These 3 Things First

Buying Your First Home in Massachusetts? Know These 3 Things First

I love working with first-time home buyers. Helping you find your first home, learn the home buying process, and guiding you from house-hunting to move-in day is the best part of my job. Here are three things you should know before you start looking.

Massachusetts Home Buying Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make

You’ve made the decision to buy a home in Massachusetts and you’re ready to jump right in! But before you hit the ground running read this first and find out five common mistakes you’ll want to avoid making when house hunting.

How to Win a Bidding War in the Metrowest Market

How to Win a Bidding War in the Metrowest Market

One of the most stressful situations in home buying occurs when other buyers are competing for the home you want. To make an offer on the perfect house only to find out you have entered a bidding war is certainly nerve wracking!

3 Things to Do When Preparing to Buy Your First Home in Metrowest, MA

3 Things to Do When Preparing to Buy Your First Home in Metrowest, MA

Do you hope to be purchasing a home in the Metrowest area in the next year or two? It’s important to start preparing for your first home purchase as far in advance as possible. Here are 3 things to check off your to-do before stalking homes on Zillow for hours.

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Move-in day was...yesterday. Now what?⁣ ⁣ The good news is the hardest part is over. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have a few more to-dos before you can kick up your feet. Get these knocked out and you’ll be enjoying your new home