by Bill Murphy | Mar 31, 2022 | First Time Home Buyer Resources, Home Buyer Resources, Homebuying in MA
Looking for an affordable way to become a first time homeowner? One strategy is to buy a rental property as a first home. As long as you live in one of the units for a specified period of time, you can rent the others units out, using the money to cover the mortgage....
by Bill Murphy | Mar 29, 2022 | First Time Home Buyer Resources, Home Buyer Resources, Home Improvement, Homebuying in MA, Mortgage News
Congratulations – you just bought a new house! Moving into a new house comes with a lot of things to think about. Once you’ve gotten your keys, you will need to make a few more purchases to make your house a home. Some of the first things to buy for a new house...
by Bill Murphy | Mar 4, 2022 | Home Buyer Resources, Homebuying in MA
If you’re in search of how to get rid of PMI on a FHA loan, you’ve come to the right place. Contrary to what you might think, the monthly premium you pay on your FHA loan does not have to be a permanent expense. In fact, you might be eligible to get rid of it right...
by Bill Murphy | Jan 20, 2022 | First Time Home Buyer Resources, Home Buyer Resources, Homebuying in MA
If you’re curious to know what no one tells you about getting your first mortgage, you’re in the right place. You’re already caught up on what to know before getting a home loan, but you’d like a little more than just the basics. Whether you’re just starting to think...
by Bill Murphy | Dec 2, 2021 | Home Buyer Resources, Homebuying in MA, Market & Trends
Interest rates have been a hot topic of conversation lately, with recent headlines reporting rising mortgage rates. Not surprisingly, it’s left many wondering how mortgage interest rates work and what it means for them. What are interest rates, and why do they...