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by Athena Paquette | November 17, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

A mortgage is a loan or debt that is secured by real estate. In some states it is also the word used for the lien that is put on the property to secure the debt. Normally this loan is paid back over a specific time , like 30 years or 15 years, until the entire...

How raising the prime rate makes mortgage rates go down

by Athena Paquette | September 26, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

I have talked about this before but I think it is worth revisiting after our talk last week about the prime rate. The Federal Reserve raised the Fed Funds rate (often confused with the prime rate) by 0.75% this week.to 1.75% it was 0.25% a year ago. The highest 1-day...

Mortgage Minute – ARMS and HYBRIDS

by Athena Paquette | September 19, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

What do you do when mortgage interest rates jump up 2% in 4 months? Don’t go LONG, go SHORT use a HYBRID ARM loan ARM means adjustable-rate mortgage. But some people are not comfortable with the idea that their mortgage payment and that the interest rate will start...

Mortgage Minute – Adjustable rate mortgages or ARMS

by Athena Paquette | September 12, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

When rates go up, we usually see a switch over from the 30 year fixed to ARM loans. Why go LONG at a high rate when you can go short at a lower interest rate and get the upfront savings? People do this to help ease the payment shock of rates going up and to help them...

The 5 Principles of Successful Real Estate Investing

by Athena Paquette | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog, Home Buyers, Home Owners, Investors, Realtors

This is Athena’s first broadcast on Investor’s Corner. We thought we would give you an inside the studio view of her interview with Renee Riker, experienced real estate investor. In this video, Renee will walk you through the 5 principles of successful...

The Difference Between a Realtor and a Real Estate Agent

by Athena Paquette | Nov 13, 2013 | Blog, Home Buyers, Investors

Not all Real Estate Agents are Realtors. In fact, there are a small percentage of real estate licensees who are members of The California Association of Realtors. The California Association of Realtors is a voluntary organization that has a very strict code of ethics...

Should You Invest in Real Estate or Stocks?

by Athena Paquette | Jun 18, 2013 | Blog, Investors

I am asked this question quite a bit. When looking to invest, you need to consider your goals. That is, do you want appreciation (the asset to go up), cash flow (income from the assets), or both. Real Estate has 4 advantages over stocks and bonds With real estate,...

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