Jackie Barikhan's (jbarikhan) Blog

Partner with Jackie at Right Choice Mortgage and find a place to call homeThe freedom and security that come from owning a home are major reasons to become a homeowner. Putting down roots frees you from rising rent, but it also grants you so much more. As a mortgage lender with nearly 20 years of...

7 Important Tips for the First Time Home BuyerAs you get started on your journey to finding the perfect home, Here are 7 really important things that will make your life so much easier with the home loan process. Stay on time with all of your bills in the last 12 months or more. If you do have a ...

If you are looking to purchase a new home or refinance in 2016, the news is good!Mortgage Rates are still low.Mortgage rates haven’t moved much in the past few years and have stayed between 3% and 4% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Steady rates have helped home buyers, particularly first-time ...

10 Commandments when Applying for a Home Loan 1. Thou shall not change jobs or become self-employed (The previous 2 years prior to applying is best to be stable at the same job)2. Thou shall not buy a car, truck or van until "after" you close on your  home loan (lest you may be living in it)3. Th...

& List of Top 10 Low Cost Improvements that Add BIG Value   You sold your house!   Or, you are thinking of getting a lower rate and refinancing your current mortgage.   You are going to need property appraisal on your home.   While the actual 10-12 page report may only take an hour or two for th...