Blog | Barbara Benz

How Much Funding Do You Need to Flip a House?

For many, flipping homes is lucrative. However, there are many costs associated with flipping a property, and it’s important to budget carefully for every detail. Here are the major costs to consider when determining how much funding you’ll need for a flip: Down Payments Just like buying a move-in ready house, buying ...

How to get rid of PMI payments

For many, owning a home goes from being a dream to reality through the use of a mortgage loan. To qualify for a mortgage loan, many lenders require their borrower’s to already have a down payment of at least 20 percent. If the homebuyer has less than a 20 percent down ...

Finish a Mortgage Application

Filling out a mortgage application may prove to be a long, arduous process, particularly for those who are buying a house for the first time. Lucky for you, we're here to help you dot the I's and cross the T's on your mortgage application to ensure you can quickly and ...

Cheap Ways to Save on Your Home Heating Bill

The cold weather is upon us once again. And while it does brings the joys of the holidays and serene, snowy landscapes, it also brings expensive heating and utility bills. People who have electric heat watch their bills double or more during the winter months. And for those who burn oil, ...