For the first time since 2020, the price of rent has dropped. In a report from Realtor.com®, it was calculated that the cost of rent dropped 0.5% in May of 2023 compared to the previous year. But how much does this drop actually save renters? A... (Read More)

We know that for many people becoming a homeowner feels more challenging than ever. After all, inflation is high, interest rates are rising, and housing prices are much higher than they were for previous generations. It can feel overwhelming and... (Read More)

Do you have a favorite vacation destination? A place that you love returning to again and again? If a particular sun-kissed beach or mountainside lake comes to mind, we have a question for you. Why haven't you bought a vacation home there... (Read More)

During the pandemic, the housing market was red-hot. Houses were bought way over the asking price or with all-cash offers. People even bought houses without getting an inspection just to beat out other offers. Some real estate experts believe that... (Read More)

At Primary Residential Mortgage, the best part of our job comes when we can say the two most rewarding words we know — Welcome Home. We know there's something incredible about closing day, being handed the keys to your new home and beginning... (Read More)

We all know we should be using strong passwords to protect ourselves against cybercrime. But studies show that many of us are still using passwords like '123456.' That was the most-used password nationwide last year, followed by 'password,'... (Read More)

At Primary Residential Mortgage, we know that many home buyers are interested in purchasing homes with water- and energy-saving features. But many times, it's hard to find the right 'green' home. That's why we offer the 203(k) home loan program... (Read More)

The American dream of home ownership is often stereotyped as buying your first little home with a yard and white picket fence. But as we all know, that’s not always the case. You can become a homeowner without buying a stereotypical single-family... (Read More)

What are you looking for in your next home? The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers nationwide on the home features that are most important to them and found that home buying needs and preferences often vary by age. According to... (Read More)