Blog Articles | Michael Braun
Jul 23, 2020

Latest News: Mortgage Rates Keep Housing on Track

Numbers from the most recent housing reports from June show that low mortgage rates are keeping housing on

Jul 22, 2020

Understanding The VA Home Loan Program

VA home loan programs may be used to finance the purchase of homes, condominiums or manufactured homes,

Jul 21, 2020

Four Reasons Why Homebuyers Should Consider Seller-Paid Points

"Seller-paid points" are where the seller pays points to reduce the interest rate on your mortgage.

Jul 20, 2020

Tips to Help Save Young Grads From the Student Loan Housing Trap

According to a new joint survey on student loan debt and housing released by the National Association of

Jul 19, 2020

Owning In Retirement: 3 Options For Senior Homeowners

Research estimates more than 50 percent of households lack enough retirement funds to maintain their

Jul 18, 2020

Mortgages With Built-In Renovation Financing

These loans help homeowners complete renovations with a loan amount that is based on an appraiser's estimate

Jul 17, 2020

Common First-time Home Buying Myths

When buying a first home, most people are making one of the biggest purchases of their lives. Without home

Jul 16, 2020

Married & Mortgage- Tips for Newlyweds on their New Home Purchase

Wedding season is here. First comes love then comes marriage then comes home-hunting. It sounds simple but

Jul 15, 2020

The Millennial Home Buyer

According to the latest Zillow® Housing Confidence Index (ZHCI), among people 18-34 years old, 65 percent

Jul 14, 2020

How to Clean Up Your Finances This Spring

Spring may be the “season of clean” at home, but it’s also an ideal time to organize your

Jul 13, 2020

Looking to Buy or Refinance- Mortgage Rates Are In Your Favor

Mortgage rates recently plunged to their lowest level since February 2015, unlocking more savings for home

Jul 12, 2020

Boomerang Buyers- How to Find Your Way Back to Homeownership

Going through a foreclosure can be a traumatic experience,but it doesn’t mean you’ll never

Jul 11, 2020

Thinking of a Vacation Home? Here Are Some Things You’ll Want to Know

Spring is finally here and as the weather continuing to get warmer; do you find yourself thinking about a

Jul 10, 2020

The Tax Benefits of Owning Versus Renting

April 15th is quickly approaching and it is time to ask yourself, what has your apartment done for you

Jul 9, 2020

The Gift Tax Myth: How to Navigate Around It

Many people aren’t aware of the fact that, in most situations, there really is no gift tax.