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Here’s How Your Job Affects Your Mortgage
You may be aware that the mortgage application process differs slightly depending on your type of employment. It’s not that mortgage...

Michael Belfor
Apr 28, 20215 min read


Home Renovations That Help Maximize Your Living Space
You can: -Sell it and buy a bigger (or better suited) home -Renovate your home to accommodate your current needs -Ignore your needs...

Michael Belfor
Apr 21, 20214 min read


What You Need to Know About Getting a Mortgage When Self-Employed
Being self-employed can be amazing! To many it sounds wonderful—you get to be your own boss, set your own hours, and work from anywhere!...

Michael Belfor
Apr 13, 20214 min read


Stop Waiting, Start Saving
Even though Mortgage Rates are slightly higher than their all-time lows, it may still be very favorable to refinance. In many cases, you...

Michael Belfor
Apr 7, 20211 min read


4 Reasons to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
An accessory dwelling unit, or “ADU,” is a fancy phrase for a smaller stand-alone space on your property. They’re oftentimes referred to...

Michael Belfor
Apr 6, 20214 min read


The Benefits of Multigenerational Living
Everyone under one roof. The notion is becoming more and more common nowadays, especially during the pandemic. You have college students...

Michael Belfor
Mar 30, 20214 min read


The Value of Using a Licensed Real Estate Agent
There are times to DIY (do it yourself), and there are times to call in an expert. Buying a home is not the time to try your hand at real...

Michael Belfor
Mar 23, 20215 min read
I Got Dressed Up For This
Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing in the market. Here is...

Michael Belfor
Mar 18, 20211 min read


Inflation and Home Loan Rates
Some notes: Consumer Price Index Core Rate (CPI) of inflation, which strips out the volatile food and energy sectors, shows a current...

Michael Belfor
Mar 17, 20211 min read


Pre-approval vs. Pre-qualification What’s the Difference
Deciding it’s time to buy a home can be exhilarating—but it’s also a little daunting. Taking time to research your options before you...

Michael Belfor
Mar 16, 20213 min read


Thoughts on Rising Rates
In the first week of March, Freddie Mac announced that their 30-year fixed mortgage rate was over 3% (3.02%) for the first time since...

Michael Belfor
Mar 15, 20212 min read


How to Use Your Home Equity to Build Real Estate Wealth
There are a lot of ways to build wealth, but one of the most common strategic paths for many Americans is in real estate. You don’t have...

Michael Belfor
Mar 10, 20214 min read


Existing Home Sales Show Housing Will Remain Hot
The latest report on Existing Home Sales showed that the real estate market continues to be red-hot, and all signs are pointing toward it...

Michael Belfor
Mar 2, 20211 min read


Recent Move in Rates
Home loan rates have been moving higher of late, but they're still at very attractive levels that are close to historic lows...this video...

Michael Belfor
Feb 26, 20211 min read


Are There Going to Be More Homes to Buy This Year?
If you’re looking for a home to purchase right now and having trouble finding one, you’re not alone. At a time like this when there are...

Michael Belfor
Feb 25, 20213 min read


I Got Dressed Up For This
Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing in the market. Here is...

Michael Belfor
Feb 23, 20211 min read


Additional Stimulus May Push Rates a Little Higher
The Senate recently passed a budget resolution which will greenlight the $1.9 Trillion Dollar relief package. This means something for...

Michael Belfor
Feb 22, 20211 min read


How Making Extra Mortgage Payments Can Benefit You
Owning your home provides safety, security, and stability when it comes to your living situation, especially if you have a fixed-rate...

Michael Belfor
Feb 10, 20214 min read


I Got Dressed Up For This
Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing in the market. Here is...

Michael Belfor
Feb 9, 20211 min read


5 Ways to Manage Debt Effectively
Getting into debt can be fun for a moment (hello, last-minute trip to Cabo!), but that debt hangover will last long after those...

Michael Belfor
Jan 27, 20215 min read
Content by The Belfor Team, Mortgage Lender California
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