Joe Gonzalez at CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.

Saving Up for Your First Home? Our Guide to Finding Ways to Save Your Down Payment Faster

Posted on February 18, 2015 by joeglez

If your goal is to purchase a home, you may find that it is challenging to save up enough money for your down payment. While this is something that many first time home buyers struggle with, it is by no means insurmountable.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 16, 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by joeglez

Last week’s economic news included an index of labor market conditions provided by the Federal Reserve, a report on small business sentiment, and a report from the Labor Department on job openings. Weekly jobless claims, Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates report and a report on Consumer Sentiment rounded out the week.

DIY Lovers: ‘Greenify’ Your Home with These Three Eco-friendly Home Improvement Projects

Posted on February 13, 2015 by joeglez

Are you a homeowner who is searching for ways to make your home a bit more eco-friendly? In today’s post we’ll explore a few projects that handy do-it-yourselfers can undertake in order to make a home a bit friendlier to the local environment.

Mortgage Refinancing: How to Ensure a ‘Re-Fi’ Makes the Most Sense for Your Financial Situation

Posted on February 12, 2015 by joeglez

Refinancing your mortgage can make good financial sense, as long as you are doing it for the right reasons. Before considering a refinance, it’s worth spending some time to assess what your financial goals are.

Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”

Posted on February 11, 2015 by joeglez

Renting a home is a good option for some, but buying a home just might be the best thing for you. Let’s take a look at some big advantages to buying a house that will help you get out of your renting rut and focus more on your future.

Freelancing in 2015? Three Tips for How to Secure a Mortgage if You’re a Self-Employed Entrepreneur

Posted on February 10, 2015 by joeglez

If you are self-employed, either as a freelancer or as the owner of your own business, your income can fluctuate greatly from year to year. That can make it difficult to get approved for a mortgage, although there are some things you can do to improve your chances. Here are three tips for securing a mortgage if you are self-employed.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Feburary 9, 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by joeglez

Last week’s economic news included construction spending, which fell shy of expectations but exceeded the prior month’s spending, and several consumer and labor-related reports.

Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell

Posted on February 6, 2015 by joeglez

Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.

Buying a New Home? Follow These Three Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Transaction

Posted on February 5, 2015 by joeglez

Buying real estate and or taking out a home loan is a significant milestone in life. Frequently, it means that a new phase is starting, whether it’s a new job, a new relationship, or moving to a new area. However, when the most basic steps are missed, this transition can be fraught with stress and disaster. To ensure a smooth transaction, home buyers should be sure to mind the following tips.

Tax Time is Upon Us: Learn About Tax Deductions and How to Write off Your Home Mortgage Interest

Posted on February 4, 2015 by joeglez

Much to the chagrin of taxpayers all over the country, the tax-filing season begins in January and runs through April 15 of each year. As the current tax season approaches, it presents an opportunity to help tax-payers clarify their responsibilities and remind them of certain important tax deductions that may be available.