Is it Time To Rent or Buy?
With the housing market in constant change, you may be wondering if this is the right time to rent a home or buy a home? Try considering these scenarios to decide if you are ready to buy or if you…
How Do I Apply for a Mortgage?
Once you start the homebuying process, it can seem like an endless stream of paperwork to get to closing. Fortunately, there are plenty of people to help keep things clear along the way. Your real estate agent, loan officer, and…
What Areas are “Hot” in Real Estate?
Going into 2022, many potential home buyers and real estate investors are watching certain cities to find the best buys. Many factors impact housing prices, including job creation and growth in the area, population growth, and others. Some areas grow…
Increasing Your Home’s Value with an Addition
Updating or renovating your house is a great way to add value to your home. Projects can range from small things you can DIY in one weekend, such as painting a room or adding a backsplash. Other projects may need…
How to Save for a Mortgage Down Payment
If home ownership is still a distant dream for you, don’t worry and don’t give up. Saving money for a down payment is often one of the hardest steps. Depending on the type of mortgage you plan to use, a…
What Is a Fixed Rate Mortgage?
The most common type of mortgage that new homeowners take out is a fixed rate mortgage. If you are shopping for a new home and talking to lenders, chances are you have gone over the options for a fixed rate…
What do lenders need to know?
It’s a good idea to learn as much as you can about getting a mortgage before you start shopping for a home. That means working with a local mortgage broker, like Capitol Mortgage Group to get the best possible…
Garage Upgrades for Your New Year’s Resolution
Is building healthy lifestyle habits one of your new year’s resolutions for 2022? There’s no time like now to set up your space for success. One of the first places you can start is right in your own garage! Set…
Get a 2nd Opinion!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VsGHcXU2xc Hey, everybody it's Ken at the Capitol Mortgage Group. Just highlighting yet another example of why it's so important to make sure you're getting a second opinion when you're shopping for a mortgage. A client that called me yesterday…
What to Expect from Real Estate in 2022
2021 saw many people looking to buy a home outside of major urban areas. As more and more people embraced working from home (some even opting for this set up permanently), homes that could support both personal and professional life…
