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The who, what & why of servicing a loan

Mortgage servicers are companies responsible for the logistical aspects of servicing a loan. Things like processing and tracking payments, sending payment reminders and filing foreclosure documents are some of the tasks they perform.  How loan servicing works Your mortgage servicer helps handle your loan, but also satisfies certain federal requirements. ...

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How Much Time Should You Spend Searching for a Residence?

Generally, the length of the homebuying journey depends on the individual. In some instances, a buyer will purchase the first house that he or she views in-person. Or, in other cases, it may take a buyer several weeks or months to find a house that matches his or her expectations. ...

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Why You Should Hire a Real Estate Agent

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay When it comes to selling a home, there’s usually at least a little temptation for people to bypass the commission and do the work themselves. But the truth is that an agent does a lot of the behind-the-scenes work that few people have the time ...

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Homeowners’ Insurance: A Quick Guide

Photo by Feng Yu via Shutterstock Few things are more mysterious than insurance. When you think you know what’s covered, you find out the hard way that it wasn’t. Since your home is likely your greatest asset, you want to know what it includes and what it doesn’t before you ...

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