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07/23/2024

Do you have home projects on your to-do list? This could be anything from planting grass seed to redoing the kitchen.
If you are worried about financing it, give me a call! We have rehab loans that could possibly help or maybe you would be a position to refinance and utilize your home equity!

07/18/2024

Homeownership month may be over, but luckily homeownership is something that isn’t restricted to just one month.
Everyone’s homeownership journey is unique to them, so if you want to start planning out your own timeline, give me a call!

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07/16/2024

Are you or someone you know looking to purchase a home in Nevada? You’re in LUCK! ♠️♥️♣️♦️
We’ve added The Silver State to our list of states that we lend in!

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04/16/2024

Agents, you are invited!
Be sure to check out this incredible home in West Lake Estates.

03/29/2024

Sales of existing homes surged in February, up nearly 10% from January to an annual rate of 4,380,000 versus the 3,950,000 expected. It was the largest monthly gain in a year. Digging into the numbers ... the median existing-home sales price rose 5.7% from February 2023 to $384,500 – the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year price gains.
The inventory of unsold existing homes increased 5.9% from one month ago to 1.07 million at the end of February, or the equivalent of 2.9 months' supply at the current monthly sales pace.

The takeaway ... as mortgage rates ease a bit and with supply increasing, the Spring buying season could be positive for potential home buyers as well as the overall housing market

03/29/2024

We are very proud to report Bell Bank has been named to Forbes magazine’s first-ever list of America’s Most Cybersecure Banks!

Forbes says the list, created in partnership with the research company SecurityScorecard, ranks the top 50 U.S.-based banks “whose website security and cybersecurity infrastructure make them best-in-class.” Bell came in at #20 among just 50 financial institutions named to the list, which included such familiar names as PNC, Discovery and Goldman Sachs.

Rankings like this are important because as Forbes also points out, “Choosing a bank means more than just giving it money. Consumers must trust the institution to protect not only their financial assets, but also keep their … sensitive data away from hackers.” The 50 banks listed “emerged from thousands of U.S. banks for demonstrating the highest level of technical capabilities, regulatory compliance, risk management practices, board-level involvement in cybersecurity issues, and more.”

Check out the Forbes article to see the full list.

Want your money and information protected from hackers? These are the banks whose cybersecurity is best-in-class.

03/15/2024

Paying rent may seem cheaper, but it can really add up! 😱
Also, when paying rent, you never see that money again. When you own a home, you are also investing in your future and we are committed to help get people into home ownership.
Oh, and by the way … if the down payment amount or your credit score scares you, you might be surprised at how little you might need to own a home with our Bell programs.
*Bell Bank Mortgage does not provide investment, legal or tax advice. The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

03/12/2024

Here are a few tips we have found to be helpful to get a home ready for the year ahead!

Let us know what projects you have planned for the spring either big or small.

02/13/2024

Consumer Price Index (January 2024)

Inflation was hotter than expected in January, with rising shelter costs a key contributor to the increase. Yet, annual inflation has come down quite a bit after peaking in 2022. Headline CPI is now at 3.1% (down from 9.1%). Core CPI, which removes food and energy prices, is at 3.9% (down from 6.6%). How will the Fed see this progress as it ponders monetary policy and rate cuts this year?

02/06/2024

Talk about a winning record! Buying a home and holding it for 10 years has earned a profit every year except one since 1942. Just look at those returns, too! Housing builds significant, long-term wealth.

01/18/2024

It feels like 2023 came and went so quickly, but time flies when you’re helping people reach their dream of homeownership!
Last year at Bell, we helped over 7,200 families and individuals get into their homes!
Here’s to even more in 2024!

01/11/2024

Luckily, owning a home is also an investment, and you can keep building equity in it over the years. 💪
DM me today to learn how you can use home equity to your advantage!