Gratitude and Looking Forward to 2022

Gratitude and Looking Forward to 2022 Starting with Thanksgiving and lasting through the holidays, gratitude is talked about a lot as we get closer to turning the calendar page. Of course, at GoPrime Mortgage in West Asheville, we don’t think that gratitude should only be reserved for the holiday season. That’s why we encourage you…

Movie Night: Celebrating the Holidays

Movie Night: Celebrating the Holidays with the Whole Family   This holiday season, staying in and enjoying family time at home will be a big part of many celebrations. And what better way to celebrate the holidays than gathering around the television to watch movies about the seasonal festivities. Regardless of what holiday you choose…

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Generation Z and the Housing Market

Generation Z and the Housing Market     Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials have all been a part of the housing market for a while. The oldest millennials have turned forty, which can come as a shock to anyone who still thinks of them as recent college graduates just getting started. That honor has already fallen…

USDA Home Loan

USDA Loans – Everything You Need to Know

Everything You Need to Know About USDA Loans   There are many paths to homeownership in the US. One is the Section 502 Guaranteed Loan Program, also referred to as a USDA loan. In short, it assists approved lenders to provide low- and moderate-income individuals a chance to own a primary residence in eligible rural areas.…

Sell, Rent, Buy

Sell, Rent, Buy: Should You Sell While the Market is Hot?   The market in Asheville has been on fire this year. Some homes are selling for well over their asking price, and many are sight-unseen. Does that mean you need to strike while the iron is hot? Should you sell your home even if you…

The Teal Pumpkin Project

Halloween 2021: The Teal Pumpkin Project

Halloween 2021: The Teal Pumpkin Project  Are you aware of the Teal Pumpkin Project? It’s a movement to make Halloween more inclusive for children with food allergies or other conditions that make candy not an optimal choice. The idea started in 2012 when a food allergy support group director in Tennessee named Becky Basalone decided…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Resources for Women’s Health in Asheville    October was named Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985 with the support of healthcare providers and activists. About one in every eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. With increased awareness over the last decades and advancements in medical science, women…

Credit Score Information and Strategies

Credit Score Information and Strategies for Improvement  Your credit score measures your financial health. When applying for any loan, especially a mortgage, your credit score is reviewed, and a determination is made. A score of 620 or higher is the current industry standard for a conventional mortgage. If you want to know how credit scores…