Team Mortgage Mikes, Author at Bock Mortgage Group

Team Mortgage Mikes December 17, 2021

It’s Not Just Car Storage: How to Transform Your Garage into a Brand New, Highly Usable Space

With a bit of planning and creativity, you can turn your garage into a much more functional space. Here’s how you can make your garage the most useful space in the house.

Team Mortgage Mikes December 16, 2021

Thinking About Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know About Life in a Condo

The shift from home living to condo life may seem like a minor one, but there are plenty of things that will differentiate your lifestyle other than size when it comes to making a condominium purchase. If you’re contemplating this move and wondering about some of the things that this might entail, here are a few factors that are worth considering.

Team Mortgage Mikes December 15, 2021

How Long To Save Mortgage Documents

Purchasing a house involves a tremendous amount of paperwork. There is even more paperwork involved if the buyer goes through a lender. With so much paperwork, some homeowners might be wondering how long they have to keep all of these documents. Ideally, homeowners should keep these documents for the life of the loan, but there are a few other points to consider.

Team Mortgage Mikes December 14, 2021

Housing Needs May Change Following Retirement

Life has changed for a lot of people during the past few years. Some people reached retirement age while other people decided to retire early due to other reasons. As the baby boomer generation reaches retirement age, millions more people are going to retire during the next few years. As a result, they might be thinking about moving to make some of their dreams come true. At the same time, retirement might change what people need in a home. What are some of the most important factors retirees need to consider when looking for a home?

Team Mortgage Mikes December 13, 2021

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 13. 2021

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on job openings and quits, month-to-month and year-over-year readings on inflation, and the University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer sentiment survey for December. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released

Team Mortgage Mikes December 10, 2021

Smart Ways To Create Equity Within Your Home

Home equity is the difference between what your home can sell for and what you owe on it. Generally, the longer you own your home, the more equity you build.