As people investigate home loan options, one of the most misunderstood concepts is APR, or Annual Percentage Rate. There is a difference between the interest rate you will pay on your mortgage and the APR and that difference can mean a lot. The interest rate…
Larger homes can seem like a dream for anyone who has to live in cramped quarters, but what are the benefits to moving up to a larger home? Let’s start with closet space! Is there anything worse than opening a closet in your home just…
Memories of Madison by Kelly Yale If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. -John Quincy Adams Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the CEO of our company, Steve Jacobson, for a…
If you are looking to buy or refinance your home, and you want the lowest rates and unbeatable service, Fairway Independent Mortgage of the Carolinas is your best resource. Read below to find out how some of our loan officers worked with their clients this week…
Hoping to jumpstart a neighborhood revitalization, non-profit developers Crossroads Corporation and Self-Help Community Development Corporation have joined together to provide new upscale urban single family homes for substantially below cost. Elizabeth Heights at Grier Heights Homes are heavily subsidized by HUD, making them extremely affordable for…
Here in Charlotte, we were thrilled to hear that Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation CEO, Steve Jacobson, was going to be making a late May visit before our annual meeting in Wisconsin. He came down to discuss the CFPB (Consumer Finance Protection Bureau) which will be regulating…
The Charlotte area housing market is pointing in only one direction: up. While Charlotte’s market remains mostly a sellers market, it continues to improve on each end of the spectrum with a raise in new home sales and new home construction. Recently listed as number…
The Carolinas are finally getting into the summer months and there is no better way to enjoy the summer than in your own home with that great yard for grilling and enjoying the long overdue wonderful weather! If you are looking to buy or refinance…
You probably remember a lot about buying the home that you are currently in from the first time you set eyes on it to the day you moved in. However, you may not recall too many details about obtaining your loan. That’s a good thing!…
The most common way that a real estate transaction works is that a buyer waits to find a house until their current home sells. The general feeling is that people don’t want to “fall in love” with a new home just to find that their house…
