by Lora Behm | May 22, 2026 | Education
Thinking About Buying a Rural Property? Here’s What You Need to Know Buying a rural property can be an incredible lifestyle move — more space, more privacy, and a different pace of living. But when it comes to financing, rural properties come with a few extra layers...
by Lora Behm | May 7, 2026 | Education
Self-Employed and Buying a Home? What Tax Season Means for Your Mortgage It’s small business tax season, and if you’re self-employed, you’re likely doing everything you can to reduce your taxable income. That makes sense, lower income on paper means paying less in...
by Lora Behm | Apr 28, 2026 | Education
Moving Your Down Payment? Don’t Overlook This Step When you’re preparing to buy a home, a lot of focus goes into saving your down payment — but how you move that money is just as important. This is something that can easily get overlooked, especially if your funds are...
by Lora Behm | Apr 20, 2026 | Education
Is There an Option Before a Reverse Mortgage? When people think about accessing the equity in their home during retirement, the first option that often comes to mind is a reverse mortgage. But did you know there may be another option to explore before going down that...
by Lora Behm | Apr 16, 2026 | Education
How Much Equity Can You Access When Refinancing? One of the most common questions homeowners have is: “How much equity can I actually pull out of my home?” The short answer is “it depends”. But there are a few key guidelines that can help you understand...
