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RE: Forbearance or Loan Modification During a Temporary Income Gap?
I’d push back on calling a permanent modification “excessive” just because the income gap may last only three to six months. The relevant test is whether the modified payment remains affordable after income returns, not ...
RE: Huge News for Homebuyers: Trump Wants to Ban Corporate Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
That’s the million-dollar question. I’ve seen in a few markets - like parts of Atlanta - when the big guys pull back, you do get more local investors swooping in, but at least they’re usually not buying up whole neighbor...
RE: Does a VA loan require an inspection? What are the VA loan inspection requirements for buyers and spouses?
Yeah, that’s a common mix-up. The VA appraisal is really just to make sure the house meets minimum standards for the loan, not a deep dive into every nook and cranny. I’ve seen folks get burned thinking it’s a full inspe...
RE: Buying a Home in 2026? You Might Be Missing a Free $25,000
It’s not always a hard no, but it’s definitely an uphill battle. I had a client last year who ran a legit side hustle, got paid mostly through Cash App and Venmo. We had to pull together invoices, bank statements showing...
RE: New Homes with Low Interest Rates
Title: New Homes with Low Interest Rates I’ve seen both sides of this. Most new builds do come with a warranty that covers the big stuff for at least a year, sometimes longer, but the fine print really matters. I had a ...
RE: When a fixed rate just won’t cut it: a mortgage adventure
Had a client once who locked in a fixed rate right before rates dipped, and yeah, they grumbled a bit when their neighbor bragged about saving with an ARM. But honestly, most folks sleep better not worrying about the nex...
RE: Why Conforming Loans Are a Great Option for Homebuyers
That’s spot on about local lenders sometimes being able to work with you more creatively, especially with non-traditional income. I’ve seen folks get turned down by big banks, then walk into a smaller shop and actually g...
RE: How do you even pick a realtor you can trust?
I get where you’re coming from about references - nobody’s gonna hand out the number for their worst nightmare client. But honestly, I’ve seen past clients spill the tea in ways a quick gut check just can’t catch. Had a ...
RE: Thinking about refinancing my VA mortgage, curious what others are doing
We did something similar - went from 30 to 15-year VA refi - and yeah, the first few months were a bit nerve-wracking. But once we adjusted, it felt good seeing that balance drop quicker. Hang in there, it does get easie...