Articles by Alaya Linton
How to Finance Your Eco Home Improvements
March 31, 2021
Eco home improvements are currently trending among homeowners — and for good reason. The average household spends close to $2,000 per year on home energy... read more
Mortgage Rates in New York — Plus Stats, First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Mortgage Refinancing
March 10, 2021
New York’s average mortgage interest rate is the highest in the country at 3.93% — 16.7% higher than the U.S. average of 3.37%. In addition... read more
What Is a 40-year Mortgage?
January 11, 2021
A 40-year mortgage is a home loan with a more extended payment term than a standard 15- or 30-year mortgage. If a homeowner remains in... read more
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Understand Your Rights
October 27, 2020
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law put into place in 1970 and amended extensively in 1996, 2003 and 2018. It outlines... read more
How to Buy a Manufactured Home
January 27, 2020
Buying a manufactured home is sometimes more complex than purchasing a regular home. A manufactured home is built in a factory and moved in sections... read more