by Lora Behm | Nov 19, 2025 | Education
Retired? There Are Still Ways to Qualify for a Mortgage! Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean your options for getting a mortgage are gone. While it can sometimes be easier to qualify with traditional employment income, there are still plenty of solutions...
by Lora Behm | Nov 14, 2025 | Education
Why Paying Cash Doesn’t Always Mean You’ll Qualify for a Mortgage Just because you can buy a house in cash doesn’t mean you’ll automatically qualify for a mortgage later. I’ve had clients come to me saying, “I have enough cash to buy the property outright, but I want...
by Lora Behm | Nov 10, 2025 | Education
Don’t Have Money for a Deposit? You Have Options When you get an accepted offer on a house, you’ll need to provide a deposit—usually within 24 hours. This is typically around 5% of the purchase price, though your realtor will confirm the exact amount. This is not the...
by Lora Behm | Oct 30, 2025 | Education
Make Your Mortgage Work for You When it comes to choosing a mortgage, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The right option depends on your goals, your budget, and your lifestyle. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most common choices—and what they actually mean....
by Lora Behm | Oct 15, 2025 | Education
Understanding Insurance: What Every Homeowner Should Know When it comes to buying or owning a home, “insurance” is a word you’ll hear a lot—but not all insurance is the same. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming that all insurance products cover the...
