Carolyn Phillips

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A Simple Guide to Mortgages

A Simple Guide to Mortgages

If you’re thinking of buying a house or refinancing your mortgage, you have many options. The mortgage process can feel overwhelming when you first get started, but once you understand the process, it’s quite simple. Here’s a quick breakdown of how the pr

Dec 15, 2022 | Simple Mortgages

How to Buy a Home in Today’s High-Priced Market Without a Six-Figure Income

How to Buy a Home in Today’s High-Priced Market Without a Six-Figure Income

According to a recent report from Redfin, as of October 2022, in order to afford a “typical home” with the median monthly mortgage payment of $2,682, a buyer would need to earn at least $107,281 to be able to afford the loan. While prices may have slowed

Dec 13, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Opt-Out of Unwanted Calls!

Opt-Out of Unwanted Calls!

  If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage and had your credit pulled, you’ve likely received multiple calls from unknown numbers shortly after. Different companies are likely trying to sell you credit and insurance products. It could also be other mortgage

Dec 07, 2022 |

The Ultimate Mortgage Pre-Approval Document Checklist

The Ultimate Mortgage Pre-Approval Document Checklist

If you’re ready to buy a home, before you even start going to see properties, it is a good idea to obtain a preapproval letter from your mortgage lender. Especially in a competitive housing market, sellers will take you more seriously if they see you alre

Dec 06, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

What You Want To Know If You’re Pursuing Your Dream of Homeownership

If you’re a young adult, you may be thinking about your goals and priorities for the months and years ahead. And if homeownership ranks high on your goal sheet, you’re in good company. Many of your peers are also pursuing their dream of owning a home. The

Dec 01, 2022 |

Can’t Quite Afford a House Yet? Consider a Co-Borrower

Can’t Quite Afford a House Yet? Consider a Co-Borrower

With home prices skyrocketing over the past few years, more first-time buyers are enlisting the help of more seasoned homeowners - namely their parents or grandparents - to be co-borrowers with them. In fact, since 2020, the percentage of young adult buye

Nov 29, 2022 | Purchasing a Home