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Tips for Buying a Home in 2022 (Part II)
A conversation I had with a client provoked a thought that I think is good to share for this super competitive market. We’re seeing...

Michael Belfor
Mar 1, 20222 min read


Four Tips for Buying a Home in 2022
The first secret I’d share with any potential buyer is to get pre-approved. This is really putting the cart before the horse if you don’t...

Michael Belfor
Feb 22, 20221 min read


Will We See A Housing Crash? (Part III)
Why This Is Not a Housing Bubble: A recent survey revealed that many consumers believe there’s a housing bubble beginning to form. That...

Michael Belfor
Feb 21, 20224 min read


Put Your Home Equity to Work For You
Vlog Post as it pertains to Home Equity. If you'd like to find out more about this or anything else surrounding housing and the market,...

Michael Belfor
Feb 15, 20221 min read


Buying A Home on Single Income
Buying a home on one income can be daunting however it’s not impossible. The first thing one should consider is a budget and...

Michael Belfor
Feb 8, 20221 min read


Hindsight Can Be 20/20
Hindsight can often be 20/20 and this certainly appears to be one of those circumstances. This is an excerpt from MBS Highway and Barry...

Michael Belfor
Jan 11, 20221 min read


Understanding Home Equity
Equity. The word alone sounds promising, doesn’t it? It should. Equity equals value, and it’s a great strategy for building wealth. But...

Michael Belfor
Dec 14, 20213 min read


Deck the Halls with SAFE Online Holiday Shopping—Don’t Be a Victim!
Cybercriminals love things like Cyber Monday, online shopping, and they work hard to cook up schemes and get rich off the large number of...

Michael Belfor
Dec 7, 20214 min read


6 Most Commonly Asked Questions About VA Loans
If you or a loved one has served your country and are now looking to buy a home, you may be wondering if you qualify for a VA loan. And...

Michael Belfor
Dec 1, 20215 min read


What Is a Conventional Loan?
With all the specialized loan programs out there—FHA, VA, etc.—it’s easy for the standard, conventional loan to get lost in the shuffle....

Michael Belfor
Oct 26, 20213 min read


What Is an FHA Loan?
What is an FHA loan? The literal definition of an FHA loan is pretty straightforward: It’s a mortgage that’s insured by the Federal...

Michael Belfor
Oct 19, 20214 min read


How to Safely Apply for a Mortgage Online
Technology makes our daily lives so much easier—though that addiction to social media and doom scrolling is another story! Our tech-savvy...

Michael Belfor
Oct 12, 20214 min read


The Do's and Don'ts of the Mortgage Process
Understanding the homebuying process is one thing, but did you know you should also have a solid grasp on the mortgage process before you...

Michael Belfor
Sep 28, 20214 min read


Act Now Before the Fed Begins Tapering
There’s a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve cutting back their buying of mortgage bonds which has been keeping interest rates...

Michael Belfor
Sep 24, 20211 min read


5 Ways to Protect Your Credit During the Homebuying Process
Protecting your credit is important all the time, but especially when you’re in the middle of—or about to begin—the homebuying process,...

Michael Belfor
Sep 21, 20214 min read


Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Renting
Interest rates are low, and it seems like open houses are springing up everywhere now that COVID restrictions are lifted. You may even...

Michael Belfor
Sep 14, 20215 min read


More Housing Bubble Fears in the Media
Home prices have risen 41% since 2006. This has prompted another round of media fearmongering that a housing bubble is imminent. We...

Michael Belfor
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Real Estate Investing to Build Long-Term Wealth
There are so many options out there that promise to help you build wealth. High-interest rate savings accounts can make a few drops in...

Michael Belfor
Aug 31, 20214 min read


Is 2021 a Good Time to Buy a Home?
It’s the age-old question: when is it a good time to buy a home? The problem with that question is it has no right answer. You can have...

Michael Belfor
Aug 24, 20214 min read


To Buy or To Rent?
It’s true that home values have gone up quite a bit, but so have rents. Note that rents have gone up 14% since last year and they...

Michael Belfor
Aug 18, 20211 min read
Content by The Belfor Team, Mortgage Lender California
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