Joe Gonzalez at CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.

Looking for a Value-adding Upgrade? Why Residential Solar Panels Are Becoming a Popular Renovation

Posted on October 3, 2014 by joeglez

If you’re looking for a home upgrade that can add resale value to your home while paying itself off over time, look no further than a solar panel setup.

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Setting Your Budget: How to Analyze Your Finances to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

Posted on October 2, 2014 by joeglez

In today’s post we’ll take a look at a few ways that you can analyze your financial situation to help decide how much mortgage you can truly afford.

Case-Shiller: July Home Prices Cool Across U.S.

Posted on October 1, 2014 by joeglez

The stifling heat of July did not penetrate U.S. housing markets according to the S&P Case-Shiller 10-and 20 City Home Price Index reports.

Selling to Millennials: Three High-Tech Upgrades That Will Increase Your Home’s Appeal to Young Buyers

Posted on September 30, 2014 by joeglez

While there are several high-tech upgrades you can make on your home, these three will appeal the most to young homebuyers.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 29, 2014

Posted on September 29, 2014 by joeglez

Last week’s economic news included several housing-related reports that provided mixed results with lower than expected sales of previously owned homes and higher than expected sales of new homes.

Five Small Signs That Can Indicate Much Bigger Problems with a Home

Posted on September 26, 2014 by joeglez

Itâs not uncommon for homebuyers to recount horror stories about properties that appeared to be fine at first glance, but were actually hiding very expensive problems.

Understanding Title Insurance and How It Impacts Your Mortgage Loan

Posted on September 25, 2014 by joeglez

Title insurance protects you and your lender from title disputes and other ownership issues that may arise. Here are just a few ways that title insurance can impact your mortgage.

National Association of Realtors, Existing Home Sales Slip in August

Posted on September 24, 2014 by joeglez

Sales of previously owned homes fell in August according to the National Association of REALTORS. This was the first decline in sales in five months. Although not welcome news to homeowners and real estate pros, there is good news…

Turned Down for a Mortgage? What to Do if You are Declined – and How to Get Second Opinion

Posted on September 23, 2014 by joeglez

If you have been declined for a mortgage, you may think that home ownership is out of reach. However, there are ways to turn a rejection into an approval and to find a more accessible loan. Here are just a few steps you can take to learn about your loan options and get the mortgage that works for you.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 22, 2014

Posted on September 22, 2014 by joeglez

Last week’s economic news largely concerned the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting statement and a post-meeting conference given by Fed Chair Janet Yellen. The FOMC statement indicated that the Fed continued its wind-down of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities and that its purchases are expected to cease after the next FOMC meeting.