Mark Hall Open Mortgage NMLS 240570

08/10/2022

Open Mortgage on Montel Williams

05/02/2022

Your unicorn home - the one you thought you’d never find - it just may be out there! What happens when it comes on the market? Here are two more tips to help you GET THAT HOUSE!

~ Make a “clean” offer - no contingencies at all.
~ Make part of your down payment non-refundable at the point of contract ratification.

If you’re in the market and you missed last week’s tips, go back and read up so you don’t lose out when the right one comes along.

04/30/2022

You’ve found the home for you, perfect in every way. You’ve planned out the patio seating and you can picture the family eating breakfast in the nook. So in this seller’s market, how do you GET THAT HOUSE?

Today’s tips:
~ Offer to pay for Seller’s closing costs.
~ Remove loan or appraisal contingencies.

Those two things will make your offer strong and competitive. Check out yesterday’s tips, and we’ll post two more you won’t want to miss on Monday morning.

04/29/2022

The house of your dreams just hit the market! You’re ecstatic! But wait… There are probably dozens of other people thinking the same thing. We all know it’s a seller’s market - what can you do to GET THAT HOUSE?

Today’s tips:
~ Find out any special situation the Seller may have. Do they want a rent-back? Are they contingent on their next purchase?
~ Do your research. Check Seller’s social media to find out more before you make the offer.

Look for 2 more tips tomorrow. Until then… Good luck out there!

04/27/2022

We all know that the “after” house comes with a huge price tag - and someone else’s vision and ex*****on.

Show me your vision, and I may have a loan for you that covers the purchase price PLUS the cost of the renovations, all rolled into one. In this market, a fixer-upper may be the best shot at an accepted offer!

04/25/2022

We have 2 more books to give away — FREE for the first 2 people to call 415-524-3426 or email me at [email protected]

Fantastic information and planning tools for anyone who wants to start planning NOW (at any age) for retirement.

04/21/2022

It’s a retirement planning giveaway!

The first three people to call will get a copy of Wade Pfau’s best-selling “Retirement Planning Guidebook.” It’s chock-full of information and tips to help prepare you for your best retirement - starting at any age!

We’ll even hand deliver it if you live in Sonoma, Marin, Solano or Napa County.

Ready, set, GO!
415.524.3426

Mortgage Lender with over 20 years of experience in the Bay Area.

04/16/2022

Want to get your offer accepted? Our new Power Play turns "Pre-approval" letters into "Approved" letters when making an offer. Making an offer with an "Approved" letter eases the fear of Sellers of going "back on market" due to failed financing. Call me for details.

When we say we’re dedicated to emPOWERing the American dream of homeownership, we mean it. Introducing Open Power Play, a program that allows our clients the best first look at their buying power before entering the market with detailed underwriter pre-approval. Read more here: bit.ly/3O9Qk3r

04/13/2022

It's tax time...

If you refinanced or purchased a home in 2021, make sure you dig up your HUD closing statement and look to see if you paid points, origination fees or pre-paid interest, which may be deductible.

Your tax preparer should be able to determine what costs qualify as deductions.

04/05/2022

There are more options than just selling your home to take advantage of the equity you've built up! A few ideas from Open Mortgage CEO Scott Gordon.

Equity gains from real estate do more than just look good on paper. In this video, our CEO and founder, Scott Gordon, discusses why rising property values offer homeowners like you plenty of opportunities — and selling is just one of them. Some of the topics he covers: Equity can be accessed as c

03/28/2022

With rents going up steadily, now is a great time to buy a home and start investing in your own future instead of someone else's!

03/10/2022

When asking your parents for keys to the family car in high school evolves into asking for a gift of money to buy your first house….