Mike's Take

      Depending on your desired area of residence, budget and personal preferences, searching for a new place to call home can be tedious. Whether it be an apartment, condo, townhouse or single-residence you’re in the market for, including close family and friends in your search can alleviate som...

    One of the services that enables borrowers to buy homes without making large down-payments is mortgage insurance (MI.) While all loans by nature are risky, borrowers who put 20 percent down, or who refinance with 20% equity in their homes, are considered to be good risks. They have "skin in t...

Question: My father recently passed and I have inherited his townhouse. He had an existing mortgage. I am continuing to make the mortgage payments. I have not notified the mortgage company. I am unable to obtain financing for a home in my name at this time, and was turned down for 2 home loan at...