by ArtWoodMT | Oct 3, 2025 | First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying & Mortgage Education, Mortgage Myths & Facts
A new law protects your privacy when applying for a mortgage in Tucker, Decatur, Stone Mountain, and beyond. What Are Trigger Leads? If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage and then noticed your phone blowing up with calls, texts, or emails from unfamiliar lenders,...
by ArtWoodMT | Aug 10, 2025 | Building & Maintaining Credit, Credit & Home Financing Tips, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying & Mortgage Education, Personal Finance & Credit
Most buyers overestimate what it takes to qualify. Let’s clear that up. Here’s something I hear all the time: “I’d love to buy a home… but my credit’s not great.” If that’s you, I’ve got good news. According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers either don’t...
by ArtWoodMT | Jul 30, 2025 | First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying & Mortgage Education, Housing Market Updates, Market Insights & Real Estate Trends
No hype… just the facts buyers and sellers are asking about this year. What’s Changing (and What’s Not) If you’ve been following the headlines, you’ve probably heard mixed messages about where the housing market is headed. Some say prices are about to crash… others...
by ArtWoodMT | Jul 17, 2025 | Credit & Home Financing Tips, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying & Mortgage Education, Loan Programs Explained
Renters and first-time buyers… this could be your window to homeownership We just got a bit of good news in the mortgage world, and if you’ve been dreaming of buying a home, it might just be your moment. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just announced they’ll now...
by ArtWoodMT | Jun 25, 2025 | Credit & Home Financing Tips, First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying & Mortgage Education, Loan Programs Explained
Buying your first home can feel like trying to run a marathon with no map. Between high prices, rising rents, and all the talk about interest rates, it’s easy to think homeownership is out of reach. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The truth is, smart loan options...
by ArtWoodMT | Jun 9, 2025 | First-Time Homebuyers, Home Buying & Mortgage Education, Loan Programs Explained
There’s no easy way to say this: as of May 25, 2025, FHA loans are no longer available to non-permanent residents. This rule is already in effect. That means if you’re here on a visa, have DACA status, or fall into any other non-permanent category, FHA is off...
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