Eighteen percent. In the 1980’s, it was common for rates of up to 18% to be quoted for buyers looking for a home.  High rates can create...

This year brought with it moments of fear, anxiety, and loss for many. While 2020 will be remembered as remarkably difficult; this year...

Talk Homes from Your Home Within our current environment, so many of us are sticking closer to home and minimizing unnecessary contact...

“My biggest thing that I wish my clients knew prior to contacting me was their real Credit Score and more accurate knowledge of what it...

6 Reasons to Buy in the Winter Winter may seem like an odd time to buy a house—real estate season is spring and summer, after all! People...

Pro Tips When Moving Get Moving Boxes for Free If you don’t want to splurge on moving boxes, often you can get free boxes from your local...

Conventional loans are what many people think of when they think traditional home mortgage. This loan is not tied to any government...

This Thanksgiving, we wanted to share what some of our Stockton employees are thankful for. ❤️ via GIPHY “I’m thankful for my beautiful...

Open House Safety As stated by Beverly Carter Foundation representatives, “open houses involve far more than cookies and balloons.” By...

In the world of social media, online marketplaces, and instant communication, we have become so accustomed to selling our own things to...

You see a lot of these home search sites work with realtor and lender partners, referring business to them as people search for their...

Have you considered becoming your own landlord? Let’s look at some benefits of owning your own home versus renting. A rental can often...

First, give yourself time, by not rushing into a decision out of desperation you will be more likely to find an apartment that meets your...

By using this method to calculate monthly income, Stockton Mortgage has been able to assist many self-employed borrowers to purchase...

1: Is your community suitable for pets? If your neighborhood seems to be very pet friendly, highlight that; mention that the sidewalks...

Just like you, it takes your pet some time to get acclimated to a new environment. When it comes time to pack up your stuff, try to bring...

“It was very emotional for her (the homebuyer). You could sense her pride in taking on this project. She couldn’t wait to get into the...

A hobby farm can be likened to a small family farm, not one that supplies the corn to the manufacturer of Taco Bell’s Tacos but instead...

You see, if you have a good mortgage banker to work with, this whole process is way less scary. The mortgage banker’s job and primary...

Can I buy a home with a lot of student debt? It is true that having high debt relative to your income can make you less attractive to a...