Diana MacFarlane
Loan Officer
NMLS: 338207
Recent Articles
May
15
2024
15
2024
Understanding the Differences Between Mortgage Insurance and Homeowners Insurance
New homeowners are often confronted with various financial and insurance-related decisions, including understanding the difference between mortgage insurance and homeowners insurance. Although both are crucial for safeguarding financial interests related to your home, they...
New homeowners are often confronted with various financial and insurance-related decisions, including understanding the difference between mortgage insurance and homeowners insurance. Although both are crucial for safeguarding financial interests related to your home, they...
May
08
2024
08
2024
5 Ways You Might Actually be Sabotaging Your Homebuying Efforts
With the housing market heating up, it's like a battlefield out there, with buyers scrambling to claim their dream homes. But amidst the frenzy, there are pitfalls that even the savviest of buyers might stumble into. Let's talk about those, shall we? 1. Ignoring the Seller's Needs It's...
With the housing market heating up, it's like a battlefield out there, with buyers scrambling to claim their dream homes. But amidst the frenzy, there are pitfalls that even the savviest of buyers might stumble into. Let's talk about those, shall we? 1. Ignoring the Seller's Needs It's...
May
01
2024
01
2024
Why You Need a Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home
In today's digital world, buying just about anything is as simple as a few clicks. But when it comes to buying a home, the most significant purchase you'll likely ever make, it's a whole different ballgame. The process is complicated, the stakes are high, and the risks are too big to ignore...
In today's digital world, buying just about anything is as simple as a few clicks. But when it comes to buying a home, the most significant purchase you'll likely ever make, it's a whole different ballgame. The process is complicated, the stakes are high, and the risks are too big to ignore...
Apr
24
2024
24
2024
Demystifying Home Loans: The Scoop on Conventional and Non-Conforming Loans
When it comes to buying a home, understanding your mortgage options can feel like learning a new language. Let's break down the essentials of "conventional" and "non-conforming" loans and see how they fit into your home-buying plan. What's a Conventional Loan? Imagine you're...
When it comes to buying a home, understanding your mortgage options can feel like learning a new language. Let's break down the essentials of "conventional" and "non-conforming" loans and see how they fit into your home-buying plan. What's a Conventional Loan? Imagine you're...
Apr
17
2024
17
2024
Navigating the Mortgage Rate Dilemma: Should You Wait or Buy Now?
Many potential homebuyers find themselves facing a common conundrum: should they wait for mortgage rates to drop, or take the plunge and buy now? While it may seem prudent to hold off on a purchase in hopes of securing a lower rate, there are several compelling reasons why waiting may not...
Many potential homebuyers find themselves facing a common conundrum: should they wait for mortgage rates to drop, or take the plunge and buy now? While it may seem prudent to hold off on a purchase in hopes of securing a lower rate, there are several compelling reasons why waiting may not...