Some Hurdles Getting a Mortgage – True Story as of January 2011. I have a buyer whose income varies from year to year due to commissions/bonuses and his wife just graduated from medical school and has been working full-time for 6 months but is paid by 1099 (independent contractor). They have credit scores in the mid to high- 700’s. They also own some rental property...

Looking for Defects A concern for any buyer is being faced with a serious defect in the property you’re buying which could affect your safety or health, but more importantly, your pocketbook. While some defects may be corrected at a nominal cost, it is important to understand the categories of these defects: building...