Ricky Vazquez

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A Renovation Loan Could Help You Beat the Housing Market

A Renovation Loan Could Help You Beat the Housing Market

Today’s housing market remains hot, with soaring sales prices, even as mortgage interest rates have almost doubled in the past year. Those factors combined with very limited inventory make it difficult for many would-be buyers to get a foothold in homeown

Jul 26, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Mortgage

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Mortgage

Mortgage interest rates have jumped more than two full percentage points in the past year and with home prices growing at record high paces, buying a home might seem more out of reach than ever for some people. The good news is that there are smart ways t

Jul 19, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

How Soon After Buying Can I Refinance the Mortgage of My Second Home?

How Soon After Buying Can I Refinance the Mortgage of My Second Home?

Maybe you bought a second home during the pandemic as a way to escape during lockdowns. Maybe you bought one to rent out part-time for extra income in today’s uncertain economy. And with home prices growing so quickly, you may be wondering if you can refi

Jul 12, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Vacation Home?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Vacation Home?

During the past two years, demand for vacation homes skyrocketed as cooped-up Americans sought out domestic getaways while the COVID-19 pandemic raged.  With travel restrictions mostly lifted, people are again venturing out all around the world. What does

Jul 05, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

What Does It Take to Get an Investment Property Loan?

What Does It Take to Get an Investment Property Loan?

When you’re trying to build your nest egg, diversifying with an investment property could help you build significant wealth. The housing market has proven to be a stable source of price appreciation and income generation over the long-term. By renting out

Jun 28, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

The Do’s and Don’ts  of Buying A Vacation Home

The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying A Vacation Home

With remote working a possibility for many more employees today than before the pandemic, people can often choose where to work on a daily basis. If you are in this situation and would love to spend more time in a place you like to vacation, buying a seco

Jun 21, 2022 | Purchasing a Home