House hunting? Lock in your lending approach with the help of Central Bank. The housing market is as competitive as ever, so make sure you’re putting yourself in the best position by honing in on your mortgage strategy. We turned to the experts – the mortgage team of Michael Gustafson,... Learn More
Building a home isn’t like moving into an existing one, and financing a newly built home isn’t the same as taking out a traditional mortgage. Just like determining the design and finishes of a home, the loan process includes numerous careful considerations. “Choose an experienced... Learn More
High student loan debt is seen as a major obstacle to homeownership for the millennial generation. A survey by Apartment List found that student debt has been a major factor in millennials deciding to delay purchasing a home, despite the fact that nine out of 10 millennials desire to own a residence. Although... Learn More
To buy or to build? It’s a question that faces many who enter the housing market. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you’re looking for something that better fits your family’s needs, it’s a question that you’ll likely consider. “Whatever direction you... Learn More
We all know that getting a mortgage is a major decision, with lots of steps involved. Our Mortgage Loan Officers will guide and educate you about things you can do along the way to make the process go more smoothly. Since getting a mortgage requires that you show your creditworthiness and financial... Learn More
There’s never a bad time to teach children financial responsibility, but it may be difficult to find unique ways to help them relate it to the real world. Did you know that you can use back-to-school shopping as a way to give children an interactive financial lesson? “The more opportunities... Learn More
It’s hard to believe that 2017 is behind us and we have begun a new year. Inevitably, we have taken some time to contemplate the previous year‘s activities and are in the planning stages for 2018. Were you able to complete all of the goals you set out to accomplish in 2017? If so, I... Learn More
Get smart about credit: Know what factors affect your credit score The way you use credit can affect your ability to borrow money in the future. Using credit responsibly is key to securing a positive credit rating. Get Smart About Credit Day is Thursday, Oct. 19, which makes it an ideal time to learn... Learn More
Presenting your home in its best light without draining your resources Selling a home is much like any form of presentation – or even a debate. In putting your house together for sale, you make a selling proposition that presents a clear case for your house as attractive to neighbors, buyers... Learn More
The Smart Home Seller Strategies and Tactics to Do it Right Confidence is being prepared…a bit of old coach wisdom. It’s useful when thinking about the process of selling a home. And selling a home is a process that can be fraught with headache and turmoil if not done with preparation.... Learn More
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