Debra Tyler

Home Equity Loan vs. Mortgage Loan: 5 Main Differences

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate investor, it’s important to understand the differences between two popular loan options: home equity loans and...

June 22, 2022

10 min read.

• Home buying
• Mortgage industry

Is It Better to Buy or Rent a House in 2022?

If you’re looking to make changes to your living situation in 2022 or next year, you may be struggling with making a decision between renting and buying. Making such an important...

April 27, 2022

10 min read.

• Home buying

Is It Cheaper To Build or Buy a House?

In the past, building was almost always more expensive than buying. But is that still the case now that the real estate market has heated up in popular states like Florida?

March 28, 2022

8 min read.

• Real estate investing
• New construction
• Home buying

Prequalify for a Home Loan

If you’re interested in buying a home, you could probably benefit from a prequalification. A prequalification can help inform your new home search from the very beginning.

January 24, 2022

10 min read.

• Home buying

How Much House Can I Afford in Florida?

For some, the housing prices in Florida may look cheap compared to New York or California. For others coming from places like Ohio or Tennessee, they may look expensive.

January 24, 2022

10 min read.

• Home buying

Commercial Bridge Loans: A Complete Guide for Brokers

Compared to financing residential property, financing commercial property is a different, often stricter, ball game. Commercial properties often come with higher risk and,...

January 24, 2022

10 min read.

• Commercial loans
• Real estate investing

Biden First Time Home Buyer Credit: A Complete Guide

First time home buyers need all the help they can get in such a crazy real estate market. And while getting $15,000 towards the purchase of your home might sound too good to be...

January 8, 2022

15 min read.

• Home buying

Naples, FL Real Estate Market Predictions 2021 & 2022: Current Trends and Stats

If you’re looking for a change of pace or a new investment opportunity, look no further than Naples, Florida! Here’s what you need to know about the real estate market in this...

October 19, 2021

8 min read.

• Real estate investing

Tampa Bay Area Housing Market Predictions 2021 and 2022: Current Trends and Stats

Tampa may not be as big a name as Miami or Orlando, but its real estate market is growing at an unprecedented rate. Now is the time to get into this market before prices and...

October 3, 2021

8 min read.

• Home buying

Reverse Mortgage: What It Is and How It Works

Odds are that you have heard about reverse mortgages before without really knowing what they are. However, not knowing about this mortgage solution could mean missing out on...

July 30, 2021

15 min read.

Cash-Out Refinance: Pros and Cons

If you need cash fast, you may be considering a cash-out refinance. Before you sign on the dotted line, it’s important to understand what you’re getting yourself into in terms of...

July 20, 2021

8 min read.

How To Get a Mortgage: 8 Easy Steps

If seeing all your friends buying homes lately has left you thinking, “how are they doing this?” -- then you’re in the right place. Navigating the mortgage process on your own for...

July 1, 2021

11 min read.

• Home buying