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Erik Gascho  Mortgage Guy Mortgage Advisor and Licensed Loan Officer with NEO Home Loans powered by Better Simple, honest advice—focused on long-term results.

Helping families in Clarkston, and all of Michigan make smarter mortgage decisions. I don’t just help you get a loan—I help you structure it the right way so you can:
✔ Keep more money in your pocket
✔ Use your equity strategically
✔ Avoid overpaying on interest

Whether you’re buying, refinancing, or just want a second opinion, I’ll walk you through the best options for your situation.

10/15/2026

You can be completely ready for a different home and still have no idea how you’re supposed to get from this one to the next one.

That’s pretty normal. (eeek!)

For some homeowners, selling first makes the most sense. For others, buying first may be worth exploring. Sometimes the conversation is about how closely the two moves could be coordinated.

Before deciding, I’d want to look at things like your current home, available cash, monthly comfort, timing and what you want the next move to accomplish.

That’s why I like mapping out the options before the house hunting gets serious.

If this is the part that has you stuck, message me KEYS. I can walk you through the Two-Key Plan and help you understand what paths may be worth considering.

10/13/2026

With a condo, mortgage approval can depend on more than the buyer’s finances. The building and association may need to meet certain requirements too.
Considering a condo purchase? Let’s talk financing early.

Happy Columbus Day! May this day inspire curiosity, courage and the confidence to explore new possibilities, embrace new...
10/12/2026

Happy Columbus Day! May this day inspire curiosity, courage and the confidence to explore new possibilities, embrace new journeys and keep moving toward new horizons.

“We love our house... we just don’t fit in it anymore...”I hear some version of that pretty often, believe it or not.  A...
10/12/2026

“We love our house... we just don’t fit in it anymore...”

I hear some version of that pretty often, believe it or not.
And usually the next sentence is, “But what are we supposed to do first?”

That’s where people can get stuck.

Sell first and you may wonder where you’ll live while you shop. Buy first and now you’re thinking about how the timing and finances could work. Try to line everything up together and... yeah, that can feel like a lot too.

I have found what helps families flush out this noise in their head... is by guiding them through the different paths and figuring out which one actually makes more sense for their situation, their comfort level and the life they’re trying to move into.

If somebody you know keeps saying, “We’d move if we could just figure out the in-between part,” just send this to them.

Sometimes seeing the options (with real numbers showing the good, bad, and ugly as well as total cost over time) is exactly the clarity needed to make the smartest decision for YOU!! (not me).

How you plan to use a property matters when choosing a mortgage. A home you live in and a property you invest in can com...
10/11/2026

How you plan to use a property matters when choosing a mortgage. A home you live in and a property you invest in can come with different financing options.
Exploring your mortgage options? Let’s connect.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s choose empathy over judgement, conversations over silence and support over isolation...
10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, let’s choose empathy over judgement, conversations over silence and support over isolation. Sometimes, simply listening and being there can make a meaningful difference.

A lower rate can help, but it’s only one part of the homebuying decision.Purchase price, property taxes, insurance, HOA ...
10/09/2026

A lower rate can help, but it’s only one part of the homebuying decision.

Purchase price, property taxes, insurance, HOA costs, cash needed at closing, and the savings you want to keep afterward can all shape what owning a particular home actually feels like financially.

Rather than focusing on one number, I like to help buyers look at the full picture.

The better question is often: “Which option fits the way I want to live after I get the keys?”

For eligible buyers, USDA financing can offer another path toward homeownership. The key is knowing whether your income,...
10/08/2026

For eligible buyers, USDA financing can offer another path toward homeownership. The key is knowing whether your income, property and location fit the program.
Curious if a USDA loan could work for you? Let’s connect.

If you’ve built equity in your home, accessing it doesn’t always mean replacing your current mortgage.Depending on your ...
10/07/2026

If you’ve built equity in your home, accessing it doesn’t always mean replacing your current mortgage.

Depending on your situation, options such as a home equity loan or HELOC may allow you to tap into a portion of that equity while keeping your existing first mortgage in place.

The important question is how the new financing fits with your cash flow, goals, costs, and current mortgage.

A thoughtful review can help you understand the trade-offs before deciding whether accessing equity makes sense for you.

Income does not always arrive as the same paycheck every month. With the right documentation, variable income may still ...
10/06/2026

Income does not always arrive as the same paycheck every month. With the right documentation, variable income may still support a path to mortgage qualification.
Want to explore your mortgage options? Let’s connect.

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