13 Nov 2026 VA Home Loans: Benefits, Requirements & Littl... VA Home Loans: Benefits, Requirements & Little-Known Facts Every Veteran Should Know VA home loans are one of the most powerful home financing benefits available to eligible veterans, active-duty service members, and military families. They are also one of the most misunderstood. Before we get into the details, I want to start with something important. […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
9 Nov 2026 Your First Home May Not Be Your Dream Home — But... A starter home may not have the dream kitchen. It may not have the giant backyard. It may not be in the exact neighborhood you pictured. Maybe it is a condo. A townhouse. An older house. Or simply a smaller home than the one you ultimately want. That is okay. Here is something I wish […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
4 Nov 2026 3-2-1 vs. 2-1 vs. 1-1 Mortgage Buydowns: Temporary... A temporary mortgage buydown can be one of the most misunderstood tools in a real estate transaction. I hear buyers and Realtors say things like: “Can we buy the rate down?” “Should we do a 2-1 buydown?” “What about a 3-2-1?” “Would it be better to permanently buy the rate down?” Those are all good […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
27 Oct 2026 Mortgage Manfro’s LETTER FROM THE HEART My September 2026 Letter From the Heart is about resetting, refocusing, having fun, working hard, and deciding what deserves my full attention. Dear Friend, My September 2026 Letter From the Heart is about resetting, refocusing, having fun, working hard, and deciding what deserves my full attention. We served 8 families and funded around $3 million […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
23 Oct 2026 California AB 956: Two Detached ADUs Coming in 202... California AB 956 may create a pretty interesting new opportunity for homeowners starting in 2027. A new California law, AB 956, expands the state’s ADU rules and allows qualifying single-family properties to pursue two detached, new-construction accessory dwelling units instead of one through the streamlined approval process. California AB 956 is important because it expands […] Share on Facebook Share on Twitter
