Another tie. A piece of jewelry she won’t wear. An expensive kitchen appliance. A new PlayStation. There are countless gifts that you could give this holiday season, but at Scout Mortgage, we think that it makes the most sense to give a gift that the recipient can actually enjoy for many years to come. Sure, there are plenty of holiday gift guides out there — we’ll even admit that some of …Read More
It’s not something anyone wants to deal with, but the truth is that it does happen from time to time. We’re talking, of course, about having a disagreement with your neighbors. At the end of the day, different people have different opinions about how their neighborhood should look and what is acceptable. Needless to say, when disputes arise, it can be difficult to find a path forward. The go…Read More
At Scout Mortgage, we know the unique joy of having a new home. More than just a place to lay your head at the end of the day, it’s a wonderful thing because it represents endless possibilities. It’s the place that you get to decorate in a way that brings you happiness. It’s where you’ll raise your children. It may even become the hub for family gatherings. With Thanksgiving just around th…Read More
When you’re planning to buy a home, you simply find the one that’s perfect, make an offer, close, and then move in, right? Unfortunately, it’s not quite that easy. In fact, for many people, making the decision to buy a home involves a lot of consideration. What we mean by that is that the idea of “the perfect home” isn’t realistic for most people when they have a budget to stick to. …Read More
There’s no doubt that buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Add in mortgage payments, moving equipment, new furniture, and everything else that you have to think about during the process, and frankly, it can all get a bit overwhelming. Needless to say, having the right mortgage broker can make all the difference in the world. After all, the broker you work w…Read More
If you’re a homeowner, chances are that you’ve heard a fair bit about how now is a great time to refinance. The good news? That’s still true! Although the big refinancing boom started earlier this summer, interest rates are still lower than they’ve been in quite some time. That means that even if you purchased your home less than a year ago, refinancing might make sense for you. In today…Read More
When it comes to getting a good interest rate for your mortgage, there are several factors that come into play. Chief among them, as you are probably aware, is your credit score. Needless to say, there are a handful of ways to improve your credit and even more ways to lower your credit score. It can all seem a little bit mysterious, but in today’s post, the team of mortgage brokers at Scout Mort…Read More
Here at Scout Mortgage, our goal is to provide our clients with all of the information they need to make the best possible decision for their unique situations. As you can probably imagine, different people have different needs. For some, the goal is to have a monthly mortgage payment that suits their budget. For others, the goal is to get the price as low as possible in order to pay the mortgage …Read More
As the go-to mortgage brokers in Scottsdale, our team has seen its fair share of new homes. There’s nothing quite as exciting as closing on a home and moving your belongings into it. In no time at all, it becomes uniquely yours! For many people, it’s a combination of figuring out where to put the things they love and purchasing new items that better suit their new space. Needless to say, havin…Read More
There’s no doubt about it — buying a home is a big deal! You’ve saved up to make a down payment for years, you’ve put together a list of qualities your new home needs to have, and you’ve started to get an idea of what your price range might be. You may have even started working with a real estate agent to check out some of the houses you like. Needless to say, you’ll also want to work …Read More
