Expert Tips
All You Need to Know About Taking Out a Home Loan in 2022
The real estate market has shifted tremendously since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, as we approach the two-year mark since COVID-19 reached the U.S., the market continues to adjust to the changing economic environment, rising inflation and fluctuating demand. If you’re looking to take out a home loan in the near future, it’s…
Read MoreDIY or call the pros?
Q: Which home improvement projects can I tackle myself, and which should I leave to the pros? A: In today’s world, when you can look up how to do practically any project online, it’s tempting to want to do everything yourself, but it isn’t always the best choice. Attempting to do a project on your own can…
Read MoreSaving on Landscaping
For the green-thumbed homeowner, there are few things as pleasurable as running fingers through soft, moist earth, catching sight of the first flowering buds of spring and inhaling the scent of freshly cut grass. Tending to a lawn and garden can get expensive. Between seeds, fertilizer and gardening supplies, costs can be high enough to…
Read MoreWhat Do I Need To Know About Today’s Real Estate Market?
Q: The news from the real estate market can be confusing. What do I need to know as a buyer, a seller, or just an American citizen, about today’s real estate market? A: Trends and stats in real estate are constantly changing, especially during the unstable economy of COVID-19. Here’s all you need to know about the…
Read MoreA Mortgage Team thank you
I know you’re typically used to seeing some fun mortgage topic in the newsletter, but given that it’s the holiday season I figured I would switch things up a little bit. This newsletter is all about you, the members! Who would have ever thought we would pair a global pandemic with historic mortgage rates? Well,…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Selling Your Home During COVID-19
Selling a home is a move people generally plan years in advance, and 2020 was no different. For many homeowners, the hot real estate market of spring and summer of 2020 was going to be the season they put their homes up for sale. And then came the coronavirus — and the world turned upside…
Read MoreHow to Turn Your Back Yard into an Oasis
Most of us have spent lots of time at home this spring, and it looks like summer might not be much different. With many attractions still closed and some states seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases, safe travel will be challenging. For many Americans, this means choosing to staycation at home instead of hitting the…
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Closing Costs
Buying a new home is a super-exciting and super-busy time. There are many details and decisions involved in this purchase — and, of course, loads of expenses. You’ve likely prepared for most of these expenses. Maybe you’ve been saving up for your down payment for many years and have set aside a few thousand dollars…
Read MorePurchasing a New Home During COVID-19
We at SouthPoint Home Mortgage wanted to take some time to provide you with some tips and tricks on purchasing a new home while COVID-19 is still making its way across the United States. This is a stressful time for a lot of people and we have felt the impact as well. In an effort…
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