Self Employed? You Can Get a Mortgage and Here’s How: There is a joke about Asheville, “Why did the hippy move to Asheville? Because he heard there were no jobs.” We laugh about it, but the truth is moving to Asheville without a job can be a very challenging prospect. In fact, the top advice…
Are Online Mortgage Approval Tools Worth It? It only takes moments to switch on the TV and see an ad for one or more online mortgage approval tools. Even if you cut cable and watch online with streaming services, you’ve been targeted. You can even avoid TV all together and just listen to talk radio…
Out of State Buyers: What to Know Before Buying Your Retirement Home Baby Boomers are changing the face of retirement. So what does that mean for you if you were born between 1946 and 1964 and are now looking at your retirement options? There are plenty of reasons you might want to consider leaving where…
Buying a House in Asheville: Where Do You Even Start? Buying a house anywhere can be a challenge, but how do you even know where to start? Most people begin by looking at listings online and, if they see one they like, they contact the agent to learn more. While this can kick off the…
Your Home Buying Partners: Agents, Lawyers, Insurance Brokers, Credit Repair Services, and Loan Officers Like raising a child, buying a home takes a village. There are many people you will need to consult along the way, so understanding who the important players are will be a good first step in ensuring you’re making the right…
Are Tiny Homes a Thing in Asheville? Green Housing In Asheville: Can You Live in a Tiny Home? You’ve seen the shows on HGTV and DIY Network. You’ve seen families of five downsize their lives to under 300 square feet. You’ve wondered if this green housing trend is something you can do right here in…
Mortgage Tips: Buying a Rental Property in Asheville Should You Buy a Rental Property in Asheville? There are a lot of people moving to Western North Carolina. Have you considered buying investment property to participate in our robust rental market? If you’ve never been a landlord before, what do you need to know about the…
GoPrime Mortgage, Inc.: California First Time Homebuyer Checklist California First Time Home Buyer’s Checklist Is the California real estate market really that much different than the markets in other cities? Home buying can vary greatly from place to place, and California has some unique considerations that need to be made. What if you’re a first…
Do Millennials Want Urban Experiences? Experts have been saying for a while that the millennial generation, the oldest of which have recently turned 38, is looking for an urban lifestyle. They want to ditch their cars and have convenience at their fingertips, especially when moving to Western North Carolina or the Bay Area in California.…
Some things have come a very long way over the years — and the manufactured home industry is among them. When you hear the term “manufactured home” used now, your first thought doesn’t immediately turn to those flimsy mobile homes for low-income families. The newest manufactured homes are quality houses that provide a wonderful solution…