Author Archives: Ron Erickson

Some Highlights VA home loans can help people who served our country become homeowners. These loans can help qualified individuals purchase a VA-approved home or condo, build a new home, or enhance their current one. Owning a home is the Continue reading VA Loans Help Heroes Achieve Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]→

For more than 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you care about has served in the military, it’s essential to learn about this program and its Continue reading How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True→

Are you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You’re not alone. Some people think about tapping into their 401(k) savings to make it happen. But before you decide to dip Continue reading Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?→

If you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision. Every three years, the Federal Continue reading Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed→

As the year winds down, you may have decided it’s time to make a move and put your house on the market. But should you sell now or wait until January? While it may be tempting to hold off until Continue reading Reasons To Sell Your House Before the New Year→

Some Highlights If you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home. Continue reading The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC]→

According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do Continue reading Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices→

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers Continue reading Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates→

It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, Continue reading What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market→