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Higher Rates Have Changed the Market. They’ve Also Changed Where the Opportunities Are.
Get Fully Approved Before You Fall in Love With a Home
A basic pre-approval isn't the finish line. Full FastTrack underwriting done before you find the house means fewer surprises and a stronger offer in a…
Buy Now Sell Later: Buy Your Next Home Before Selling
Wondering if you must sell your home before buying the next one? A Buy Now Sell Later strategy uses bridge loans and HELOCs to put your equity to work first.
Think You Need 20% Down? Think Again.
Think you need a massive down payment and perfect credit to buy your first home? George Koutsos debunks the biggest home-buying myths for first-time buyers.
Buying a Home Doesn't Always Mean Liquidating Investments
Thinking of buying a home doesn't have to mean cashing out your investments. A mortgage pro and financial planner together can show clients financing options…
Buying a Home Before Selling Your Current One
Buying your next home before your current one sells is possible. Learn how equity, HELOCs, bridge loans and Fannie Mae guidelines shape your options.
Wait or Buy Now? The Mortgage Rate Dilemma
A 35-year mortgage veteran weighs whether North Shore buyers should wait for lower rates or buy now — and why waiting carries a cost and a risk of its own.