Spring is the perfect time to give your home a thorough check-up and tackle necessary maintenance tasks. Our Spring Home Maintenance Checklist will guide you through the essential steps to ensure your home is efficient, safe, and looking its best.
Spring is the perfect time to give your home a thorough check-up and tackle necessary maintenance tasks. Our Spring Home Maintenance Checklist will guide you through the essential steps to ensure your home is efficient, safe, and looking its best.
Buying a home is a journey filled with excitement and uncertainty. Arm yourself with the right information and step forward confidently.
Discover the importance of your credit score in buying a house and learn the magic number that opens the door to your dream home. Get tips on how to improve your score and secure the best mortgage rates.
Did you know that the Super Bowl can also teach us some valuable lessons about the homebuying process? Let's explore the parallels.
How do you establish an accurate price range when buying a new home? Here are some tips that will help.
Ever wondered what you could purchase for the amount you're spending in rent each month? This handy tool will give you an idea of what your monthly mortgage payment could look like and some benefits of owning a home that may lower its real cost.
Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Mortgage Lender's Commitment to Diversity and Excellence in Service
Market conditions are finally getting better, and if you are looking to buy in 2024, now is the time to get ready!
As we celebrate the end of 2023, we express our gratitude and appreciation for your continued support and confidence in the A Team.
We want to wish you all a very happy holiday season, a merry Christmas, and a prosperous new year.
If you are looking to buy a home with a mortgage backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you should know that the maximum loan amount they will accept is going up in 2024.
May your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, joy, and the company of loved ones. May it be a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewed hope.
Let us explore how using home equity for improvement and renovation projects can be a smart financial move.
Are you an empty-nester who is either retired or will be retired soon? If so, you might want to consider downsizing to a condo.
Why condo living might just be your cup of tea.
Know the Difference: Warrantable vs. Non-Warrantable vs. Condotel
What is the path to homeownership for someone who has poor credit and does not have a down payment?
Let us never forget 9/11, and let us always honor the memory of those who gave their lives for our freedom!
In this article, we'll explore the top seven upgrades that have been shown to significantly increase a home's value.
Are you a first-time homebuyer? Is your credit less than perfect? Have no down payment? Then you're in the right place!
On this special day, let us celebrate the independence of our nation and the values that we hold dear.
Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its own set of challenges.
What are the pros and cons of living in a good school district? Let's explore.
Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there who work hard, love their kids, and make a difference in their lives.
If you are planning to move out of your current house, you may be wondering whether you should rent it out or sell it. Let's quickly explore together.
In this blog post, we explore the relationship between a home garden and property value, highlighting the advantages that come with nurturing your own green space.
If you are planning to buy a house and need some extra cash for the down payment, you may be wondering if you can use money gifts from family and friends.
Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms out there! You are the superheroes of our lives, and we appreciate everything you do for us.
If you are planning to buy a home, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is not only a smart move, it's a must!
Buying or selling? Let's look at the top 4 variables that influence real estate property value.
What are the five C's of credit? Let's dig in and explore this frequently asked question.
One of the questions we get a lot, especially during times of volatile interest rates is 'What is a rate lock?'
Hey, did you know that you can use your tax return to assist with the down payment for your next house?
A house is not a home until it checks the following 5 checkboxes. Let's explore them together :)
Buying a home comes with many decisions. One thing you've likely considered is whether or not a new construction home best fits your idea of a dream home.
March is Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women throughout history.
What are townhomes? How do they differ from a condo or an apartment? And what are the benefits of living in a townhome?
What is the homestead exemption (in Florida)? How does it work? What are the benefits? How do I claim it?
Here's everything you need to know about buying a home if you have student loan debt.
When it comes to choosing between buying a home and renting one, there are pros and cons to consider for each option.
Don't let a down payment keep you from becoming a homeowner. Call The 'A' Team today.
Am I ready to buy a house? Top signs I am ready to stop renting.
Fire your landlord and build wealth through home ownership.
New Year. New You. New Dreams. New Goals. Achieved with The "A" Team!
On behalf of all of us at The "A" Team, we wish you the happiest of winter holiday seasons!
Whether buying or refinancing, nothing beats a local lender. Call The "A" Team today. We have 20+ years of local experience, and we put you first!
So you're worried about interest rates. We get it! We have a program for that. In fact, we have several. Call us today to find out how we can help.
It's that time of year already! And from shopping for gifts or prepping for hosting duties, there are a lot of things you likely need to tackle before the holidays move into full swing.
In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday filled with love, fulfillment, and bounty.
Don't put your dream on hold. Contact the A Team and ask about our 3-2-1 Buy Down program.
Home Appraisals - What are they? How do they affect selling prices and mortgage loan amounts.
Buy your dream location and build later!
TMF QuickQual is a free tool we offer all our clients to allow them to create a pre-approval letter for a specific house in real time based on the maximum amounts they are pre-approved for.
Did you know that that 20% is a recommendation and not a rule? Let us explore how you can buy a home with little or no money down.
Getting ready to sell your home? Here are 5 sure-fire tips that will help you sell your home faster!
What credit score is needed to buy a house? Do I need to have perfect credit? Let's explore!
Thinking of selling your home? Is renovating prior to selling a good investment to maximize the selling price?
We love helping First Time Homebuyers with opening the door to homeownership. Our Home Now program may be the perfect fit to get you started.
Offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA home loans are geared towards low-to-moderate income individuals who may have difficulty qualifying for traditional mortgages, but meet USDA qualifying criteria for the mortgage loan. Let us quickly explore.
One of the first steps of buying a home is determining how much home you can actually afford to buy. Let us explore the factors that affect home affordability.
Whether you're looking to upgrade your home or preparing to sell, there are several options available to help you pay for your home improvements.
With summer heating things up, check out these 4 ways to lower your energy bill while also trying to stay cool!
Let's take a quick glance at VA Home Loans, explore who's eligible and the key benefits.
Let us demystify the mortgage process by quickly exploring the 5 major steps.
Your property value can be affected by many factors. Let's dig in and quickly explore a few of the main factors that affect property value.
Check out these handy tips that will help you save for your down payment.
Buying a home as an unmarried couple is an exciting endeavor, and if statistics are to be believed, it is increasingly becoming the norm.
We are often asked "What is PMI?", "Do have to pay it?, and "How can I avoid paying Private Mortgage Insurance?
Do mortgage pre-approvals have an expiration date? In this article, let's shed some light on this frequently asked question.
Here are a few tips for ways to save money if you plan to purchase a home.
Here are a few simple ways to boost curb appeal and make your home stand out from the crowd.
What's the difference between a Listing Agent and a Selling Agent, and when do you need each one?
Let us demistify the four main components of your mortgage payments
This blog explores four ways refinancing can help save money on your mortgage
Here are 5 steps to hep you get prepared for the pre-approval process
Here are 5 great tips for preparing your home to ensure a successful home appraisal.
New Year, New You. Here are some tips to help you keep your resolutions this year.
The staff at TMFFMS would like to wish all of you the best of this holiday season, the merriest Christmas and a Happy New Year 2022.
Selling your home is about creating a space where buyers can envision themselves living.
Set yourself up for success as a first-time homebuyer by avoiding these top mistakes.
A credit score is a quantitative value used to predict the likelihood that someone will pay back loans.
Closing costs are all the fees and services related to finalizing your mortgage, when buying or refinancing your home loan.
What Is the Maximum Loan Limit? A maximum loan limit is the total amount of money that an applicant is authorized to borrow
Whether buying or refinancing, your credit score and history play an important role in your ability to qualify for the home of your dream. Let's explore the Do's & Dont's.