You’ve probably known someone who at least makes some extra money on the side by renting out an investment property, such as a land, housing, or an apartment to others. Being a landlord can be a highly profitable business because an investment property can generate a handsome income while simultaneously rising in value. It’s been…
A Crystal Ball Look at Interest Rates It’s no secret that interest rates have been at historically low levels — and not just compared to the rates your parents or grandparents got when they bought their houses. Even a brief glance at interest rates over the past 200 years shows how low they were…
Bankers Brokers and Independent Lenders ~ Oh My! When you’re ready to buy a new house, talk to an Independent Mortgage Lender! Being a first-time homeowner is not only an important milestone in your life, but it also gives you a new sense of freedom, pride and joy. While it’s an exciting accomplishment, the process…
Homeowner Insurance – In Appreciation for First-Time Homebuyers Home ownership is part of the American Dream, and it needs to be protected by homeowner insurance. It’s a sign of financial success and stability. It says that you have control over your destiny. And at GoPrime Mortgage, Inc. . (dba PrimeRate Mortgage Lending), Zachery “Zack” Adam…
Thanksgiving means more than just saying “Thanks.” This month, people all across the country take some time — in between their usual obligations and the seasonal football mania at Thanksgiving — to give thanks to those who have supported them, fortified them or somehow impacted their lives over the past year. The people behind GoPrime…
What are VA Loans? Near the end of World War II in 1944, the U.S. government showed its appreciation to returning veterans by creating the VA loan program to help vets buy homes. VA loans help eligible veterans by guaranteeing the loans that banks, credit unions and independent mortgage lenders underwrite. The U.S. Department of…
Use these house shopping tips to decide on a Fixer Upper When you’re ready to buy a house, you’re likely to get many house shopping tips from people you know. And while everyone means well, you can be sure that everyone has a different, and often contradicting, opinion. One topic that might come up is the…
Carry these house shopping tips with you when you begin house-hunting. After you’ve found the best new home for you and your family, you go through the process with your real estate agent and mortgage lender. On the day you close on the loan and get the keys to your new house, it’s usually the…
New technologies and changing social attitudes drive innovation. By the year 2020, close to 20 percent of new construction in America will be green. About three-quarters of American builders and remodelers will be working on those green houses. And that’s just the bare minimum. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the National Association of…
What to look for when considering sustainable housing The quest for green is good. That’s not an endorsement for seeking money or the perfect lawn. Instead, this quest for green reflects a growing desire to live in a more sustainable world on a grand scale — and in a more sustainable home on a smaller…