July 3, 2023 by Rilian Ball Last week’s scheduled economic news includes readings on inflation, new home sales, pending home sales, and consumer sentiment. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at a banking conference in Spain. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and…
Whether you are a renter or a landlord, you’ve probably thought about rents raising and wondered if it’s the right thing for your situation. There are a few questions on both ends to consider when you think about raising rent.…
Buying a house can be an exciting but complex process that involves many legal requirements. For more information, contact a loan officer at First Capital Group in Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, and Bakersfield. You will need to provide several documents to…
June 15, 2023 by Rilian Ball The most important reason to check for dangerous home issues is to ensure the safety of you and your family. Leaving home issues unchecked can cause significant damage to your property and if you’re planning to…
June 12, 2023 by Rilian Ball Last week’s scheduled economic news included results from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Fannie Mae Survey Shows Lower Home Buyer Confidence in May Fannie Mae reported…
June 8, 2023 by Rilian Ball One of the stresses of moving to a new area is giving up the familiarity that you have with your old neighbors and starting from scratch. Whether you’ve just moved to a different locale or you’re…
May 19, 2023 by Rilian Ball A land survey is an essential tool that is used to determine the exact boundaries of a piece of land or property. It is often required when buying, selling, or dividing land, and is also important…
May 18, 2023 by Rilian Ball A bridge loan, also known as interim financing, is a short-term loan used to provide temporary financing until a borrower secures long-term financing or sells an asset. Bridge loans are commonly used in real estate transactions,…
May 17, 2023 by Rilian Ball When buying a home, there are certain steps a buyer should go through before the home sale is official. First the buyer makes the offer, then the offer is accepted. Next the buyer schedules the inspection…
When deciding whether to buy a home with cash or to obtain a low-interest rate mortgage, there are several factors to consider. A cash offer can be very competitive in a real estate market, as it can give the buyer…
