Buying a Home | First Heritage Mortgage

29 2022 December

Should You Buy a House Now or Wait?

Even during the best economic times, it can be hard to feel fully confident in being ready to buy your first home. There’s a lot...

01 2022 September

How Long Does It Take to Get Mortgage Pre-Approval?

The very first step in buying a home is making the decision that you’re ready to buy. The next step after that is determining how...

04 2022 August

What To Do When Your Appraisal Comes In Lower Than Your Offer

Appraisals are an important part of the mortgage process, mainly because they ensure that you’re paying a fair price for your new home as a...

28 2022 July

How To Use Your 401(k) to Help Buy Your Home

You usually hear that it’s imperative to save for retirement as early as you can. That advice will serve you well as you get closer...

07 2022 July

How Are Mortgage Interest Rates Determined?

There’s been a lot of talk about mortgage interest rates over the past few years. Throughout 2020 and 2021, rates dropped to record lows, linked...

23 2022 June

What Not to Do Before Closing on a House

You’ve gotten pre-approved, found a home you like, and put in your offer. It might feel like you’ve done everything you need to complete your...

02 2022 June

Building a House: How to Get Started

Have you thought about building your own house but are not exactly sure how to get started? You’re not alone. There are a lot of...

05 2022 May

Getting Started in Real Estate Investment

So, you’re ready to start investing? You’ve probably saved some money, and you’re well aware that you’re better off investing that capital than letting it...

24 2022 March

When is the Best Time of Year to Sell My House?

When it comes to selling your home, you probably want to follow the same advice most of us have heard about the stock market: buy...