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Since buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments most people ever make, if you're are not careful, you can get in over your head. This can result in a status of being “house poor,” or s
Dec 20, 2022
According to a recent report from Redfin, as of October 2022, in order to afford a “typical home” with the median monthly mortgage payment of $2,682, a buyer would need to earn at least $107,281 to be
Dec 13, 2022
If you’re ready to buy a home, before you even start going to see properties, it is a good idea to obtain a preapproval letter from your mortgage lender. Especially in a competitive housing market, se
Dec 06, 2022
With home prices skyrocketing over the past few years, more first-time buyers are enlisting the help of more seasoned homeowners - namely their parents or grandparents - to be co-borrowers with them.
Nov 29, 2022
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that gives us the opportunity to express our gratitude to all of our family, friends and clients.
All of us at Mark Monreal & Associates would like to wish you
Nov 24, 2022
When you are applying for a home loan, you are generally concentrating on the principal and interest charges that will make up your future mortgage payment. However, there is another cost that may be
Nov 22, 2022