GreenState Mortgage - Jackie Brancato

08/03/2022

I'm excited to announce that Blueleaf Lending has now joined GreenState Mortgage (a subsidiary of GreenState Credit Union). This is an incredibly positive change and will offer amazing opportunities and programs for my clients and business partners. We'll continue to lend in all 50 States and offer the most competitive interest rates. Reach out today and let me know how I can continue to serve you!

12/12/2020

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12/03/2020

When it comes time to change things around the house, make sure your decisions benefit you -- and potential future buyers.

Homeowners hoping to remodel their way to their dream house need to choose their projects wisely. Otherwise, they may find that their amazing renovations...

11/30/2020

Due to lower interest rates, monthly mortgage payments are lower than they were in 2016 or 2019 in many places. Reach out if you are ready to get prequalified for a mortgage.

Monthly payments for new, median-priced homes are cheaper than they were in 2016 in some markets across the U.S., according to a new study. In its report, housing market research firm Meyers Research examined adjusted home prices and mortgage rates across 15 markets in the United States, and analyze...

11/27/2020

Learn how much you can expect to pay for your appraisal, as well as how it differs from a home inspection.

Home appraisals typically cost a few hundred dollars, though costs can vary depending on many factors. Here's what you can expect to pay.

11/24/2020

Read this week's newsletter to discover how an appraisal could influence your home purchase or refinance.

Your home appraisal could have a big impact on your purchase.

11/21/2020

A home appraisal is a necessary step for homebuying (and refinancing). Sign up for the newsletter to learn more.

If you are not sure, this week's newsletter is for you.

11/19/2020

If you are considering investing in real estate, now may be a good time to consider home flipping. Learn more:

One out of every 15 home sales in the second quarter of the year were defined as "flips" by ATTOM Data Solutions. A flip is any arms-length transaction that occurred in the quarter where a previous arms-length transaction on the same property had occurred within...

11/16/2020

Has your home's value increased? You may want to look into selling, getting another appraisal or tapping into your equity.

Economic uncertainty may be roiling the country right now, but that’s not stopping home sales. In some areas, like the suburbs of New York City, bidding wars are back. In July, one house in Orange, N.J. had 97 showings and 24 offers, according to the New York Times. That same month, $5.3 billion

11/13/2020

Private mortgage insurance may seem complicated, but we can discuss the details of your home loan in depth.

Mortgage insurance financially protects your lender if you miss a monthly payment (or several). We break down how it works.

11/10/2020

Private mortgage insurance could actually help you buy a home. Read this week's newsletter to understand how.

It gets a bad rap, but there are upsides.

11/07/2020

Planning a home purchase? Private mortgage insurance could make it easier.

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