Blog Articles | Michael Braun
Feb 17, 2021

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Purchase or Refinance Your Home in 2021

With spring on the horizon and vaccines becoming more widely available, a return to normalcy could be

Feb 16, 2021

Here’s Why Your Refinance Mortgage Might Have a Higher Rate Than Your Purchase Mortgage

As of December 1, 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has introduced a new refinancing fee,

Feb 15, 2021

Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market

The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we

Feb 14, 2021

How to Handle Student Loan Debt When Buying a Home

Student loan debt can discourage potential homebuyers in a variety of ways. Between raising your

Feb 13, 2021

Here’s Why Big Banks Are No Longer the Best Place for a Jumbo Loan

Jumbo mortgageinterest rates have hit record lows twice in the past month. With rateshovering

Feb 12, 2021

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners,

Feb 11, 2021

8 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell This Winter

The real estate market typically slows down in the winter, but experts are calling for a robust market during

Feb 10, 2021

Is a 15-Year Fixed Mortgage the Best Option for You?

There’s plenty of advice circulating online on why a 15-year mortgage is a better choice compared to a

Feb 9, 2021

Additional Reasons Why Real Estate Inventory is So Low

Inventory is one of the biggest challenges in the current housing market. As there are more buyers searching

Feb 8, 2021

What Buyers Want in an Evolving Real Estate Market

Millennials, or those in their late twenties and thirties, are leading the surge of home buying as

Feb 7, 2021

How Low Rates are Increasing Buying Power More Than You May Think

Mortgage rates have hit record lows over the past few months. As a result, you may be able to afford a more

Feb 6, 2021

Philadelphia 10-Year Tax Abatement Changes: What You Need to Know

After years of debate, rising property taxes and calls for additional school funding has led to some

Feb 5, 2021

How Millennials are Helping Fuel the Real Estate Market

Millennials have been traditionally viewed as uninterested or unable to buy a home. However, Americans

Feb 4, 2021

Home Prices Nationwide Rose 5.4%

In the year ending in the second quarter of 2020, home prices nationwide rose 5.4%. The color coded map

Feb 3, 2021

Understanding the Power of Local Online Community Groups

Facebook and Nextdoor offer communities a chance to gather online and share local events, businesses, and