The Houselab Team

Employing 2023 HMDA data, a study by Polygon Research shows that consumers save $10,662 over the life of their loans when working with a mortgage broker as compared to a mortgage lender.

Michael’s not one to pat his own back or toot his or horn... so we’ll do it for him. We partner with because they’re awesome, down-to-earth people who know their sh*t when it comes to mortgage lending.

Check out the full study at nationalmortgageprofessional.com

Our friend and partnered lender Michael Leland is back again to drop some knowledge. If they aren't already, needs to be your go-to resource for all things lending. Give him a ring or DM us and we'll connect you!

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Consider this... What do you think are the top reasons why someone renting their home believes homeownership is out of the question?

Well, a recent Redfin survey of 1,000 renters uncovered some interesting information on the top 2 reasons:

1️⃣ Available homes are too expensive (cited by 44% of folks)

2️⃣ Ability to save for a down payment (cited by 35% of folks)

There’s not much we can do about #1 above. But there is something we can do for #2.

Many potential home buyers still think they need a 20% down payment to buy a home. As we all know (we do all know this, right???), this isn’t true. Conventional loans can be done with as little as a 3% down payment. There is also a fantastic loan program that doesn’t require a down payment, and there are no special requirements (such as buying in a certain geographic area, being a Veteran, having income under a certain threshold, etc.) to qualify for it.

Reach out if you’d like to learn the details of it


(Seriously) Give Michael a shout

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Updates include new...
➡️ Fiber Cement Siding
➡️ Metal Roof
➡️ Fresh Exterior Paint
➡️ Cedar ceiling on Porch
➡️ Backyard Habitat Cert
➡️ New Carpet

Interior Features include really high ceilings, nicely sized rooms, updated main floor bathroom. The exterior Rafter tails are an awesome architectural touch. Thoughtfully landscaped with native, low maintenance plants. Big ol' front porch with new cedar ceilings. Hard woods and high ceilings. Craftsman details, check the rafter tails! Nice, big house. No cap 😎