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Your Stress-Free Mortgage Experience Starts Here

We’re beyond grateful for our incredible clients who trust us to guide them through their mortgage journeys! Here’s what they’re saying about their experience with the Emma Butler Group at Neighborhood Loans: 🌱 Smooth and Stress-Free “Emma and her team made everything seamless, with clear communication every step of the way.” 🏡 First-Time Buyer Friendly…

Set SMART Financial Goals: Developing a Strong Savings Mindset.

When it comes to personal finance, developing good spending habits and a strong savings mindset can set you on the path to achieving your financial goals. Whether you’re saving for a down payment on a home, an emergency fund, or a dream vacation, it all starts with managing your money wisely. 1. Understand Your Spending…

5 Documents First-time Home-buyers Need for a Smoother Purchasing Process

Here’s a quick review of some of the documents you’ll need when the time comes to getting Pre Approved.

Change in Home Values after 10 Years

Talk about a winning record! Buying a home and holding it for 10 years has earned a profit every year except one since 1942. Just look at those returns, too! Housing builds significant, long-term wealth. #homebuyers #homeprices #realestate #mbshighway #mbssocialshare #mortgagemarketnews #mortgageintheknow

7 Tips for Buyers to Consider in this Market

In a challenging market, it’s essential to help our clients make informed decisions to avoid common regrets when purchasing
a home. Here are valuable insights from surveyed buyers, compiled into 7 tips to help you communicate and set better
expectations in this market.

Buying for Retirement: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Buy Your Retirement Home Before You Retire

While it may seem like a big time commitment to find a new home while you’re still busy with your work there are several significant financial benefits to purchasing your retirement home before you actually do retire. Here are our top reasons why.

Financial Considerations When Buying a Home

Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions many individuals make in their lifetime. It involves a substantial investment of money and requires careful consideration to ensure long-term financial stability.

Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors

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 planning to relocate in the near future, there are some easy ways that you can make a home of your new neighborhood right from the start.

How Young Is ‘Too Young’ to Buy Your First Home? Getting Started Early Has Its Ups and Downs

Many millennials are expected to enter the housing market in the next year with the interest rates still low. However, while it may be a good time, it does not necessarily mean that it’s the right time for you to make the investment. If you’re currently weighing your options when it comes to home ownership, here are some things to consider before you decide put the money down.

Buying Your First Home? Here’s Why You’ll Need to Ensure You Have a Proper Home Inspection

At the point where the buyer finds a home and decides to make an offer, the contract should be written contingent on an acceptable inspection. If serious issues are found, the buyer has the options of requesting certain items to be fixed, to be compensated for the costs of repair, for a lower purchase price or to cancel the contract.