What is escrow? How does it work?

What is escrow? How does it work?

Escrow is one of those mysterious-sounding aspects of home mortgages that seem designed to confuse new home buyers. But if you look at it carefully, the benefits of escrow often outweigh the extra complexity. What is escrow? The legal definition is quite broad: “A...
Can I change jobs while buying a house?

Can I change jobs while buying a house?

After you’re pre-approved for a mortgage loan, any drastic changes to your credit score, debt and income can quickly derail the process. When possible, we suggest our buyers avoid job changes, making big purchases and opening new lines of credit until after their loan...