Even with mortgage rates up, buying instead of renting makes sense for many and tax changes haven't changed the calculus on home ownership very much. Buying season is in full swing, but the landscape has changed a lot from last year. Congress has curtailed tax incentives to purchase a home, mortgage rates are up and homes [...]
You comparison shopped, choosing your mortgage lender carefully. Shortly after closing, you receive a letter from a new company introducing themselves as your mortgage servicing provider. What does this change really mean? Here is what you need to know about your mortgage being sold to another company. Why Are Mortgages Sold? From the perspective of a [...]
Think about all the things you use in your house every day. From water to electronics and appliances, we all consume a considerable amount of energy and resources every day in our homes. The good news is that with just a few simple changes to your daily routine, you can greatly reduce your impact on the [...]
Parks are emerging as important public health solutions in urban communities. Nearly 40 years of research evidence confirms that nearby nature, including parks, gardens, the urban forest and green spaces, support human health and wellness. The research about active living and opportunities to avoid chronic diseases (such as diabetes, heart disease and respiratory problems) is particularly [...]
Referring to people between the ages of 25-35, Millennials represent the most active generation of homebuyers (according to the National Association of Realtors). Based on a recent annual survey of homebuyers, NAR estimated that 36% of all home sales last year involved millennials. Millennials have held the top home-purchaser spot among generational groups for five [...]
A Zillow analysis of more than 32,000 photos from sold residential properties finds specific colors can either boost or crimp a home's selling price. The analysis controlled for square footage, the age of the home, the date of the transaction and location, and then compared the sale prices of homes with white walls versus those [...]
The Westside Reservoir Park at Bellwood Quarry will create a prime area for real estate in the surrounding neighborhoods and historic districts of Atlanta. A slew of new construction has already begun to reshape the Westside beltline with homes, townhomes, and condos popping up throughout. Northpoint Mortgage, with our new office opening soon in Inman [...]
What does a bump in rates mean for my mortgage? Look no further. The answers are here!!! In today's rising rate environment, there is no better time than now to truly understand how changes in rates can affect your home-buying decision. Contact us today to see how we can help!
As we all may know or have experienced, commuting costs can greatly affect the purchase of a home. The desire to be closer to work, school, or family is an important factor in the purchase decision. Finding the right mortgage for your next home purchase is one of many things we can help with here at [...]
How to Take on Spring Cleaning Obviously, spring cleaning is quite the task. Sometimes I struggle with getting myself to clean the bathroom, yet spring cleaning consists of cleaning the entire house – which isn’t easy. The key is to find the most manageable approach for you. Here are a couple of ways to go about [...]
