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
If you are venturing into the world of rental properties, it's time to learn the ins and outs of non-owner-occupied mortgages. This is a special type of home loan for a property you buy but do not intend to live in. There are a few differences you need to
Dec 08, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
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
With interest rates doubling in the past year, you may think that it’s no longer a good time to refinance your mortgage. However, the truth is there may be some circumstances that make now a perfect time to switch into a new home loan. The best time to re
Dec 01, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
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
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that gives us the opportunity to express our gratitude to all of our family, friends and clients. All of us at American Dream Mortgage LLC would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and to let you know how much you mea
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