by VLC Staff | Jul 20, 2022 | First-Time Homebuyers
Are You Ready to Be a Homeowner? For first-time homebuyers, the prospect of purchasing a home can be daunting, especially in a housing market where home prices and mortgage rates are constantly changing and you’re not sure if now is the right time to enter the market...
by VLC Staff | May 23, 2022 | First-Time Homebuyers, Moving Tips
23 Money-Saving Moving Tips You’re in the process of buying a new home. You’ve been pre-approved for a home loan, your offer has been accepted, and now it’s time to get serious about planning to move. With inflation on the rise and the extremely high cost of fuel, you...
by VLC Staff | May 19, 2022 | First-Time Homebuyers, Housing Market
Strategies for Homebuyers in a Seller’s Market The housing market is still a seller’s market. Inventory is low and the competition is high. How can home buyers successfully navigate the housing market right now? 7 Tips for Homebuyers in a Seller’s Market...
by VLC Staff | May 16, 2022 | First-Time Homebuyers
9 Things to Do When You Move into Your New Home You have worked hard to purchase a home and it feels great to finally get to settle into your new house! But wait, there’s more. While you unpack and maybe redecorate your new home, here is a helpful list of essential...
by VLC Staff | May 5, 2022 | Education, Financial, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Home Loan, Housing Market, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, VA Loan
How to Shop for Different Mortgage Lenders You have been planning and saving for this moment for months, maybe years. It’s time to start shopping different mortgage lenders and finally get pre-approved for a home loan. But wait. How do you actually shop different...
by VLC Staff | Apr 25, 2022 | Education, Financial, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying, Home Loan, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan, Mortgage Rate Lock, Mortgage Refinance
7 Common Questions About Mortgage Rate Locks What is a Mortgage Rate Lock? A mortgage rate lock prevents the interest rate on your home loan from increasing or decreasing within a specified timeframe before closing, typically 30-60 days or more depending on the terms...
