Tom Laakmann Mortgage Banker

09/04/2022

Looking to get pre-approved to buy a home but don't have a Social Security Number? No problem. We can now help borrowers that have an ITIN - Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.

09/01/2022

Thinking of buying an investment property to airbnb?
Already own one and want to tap into the equity? Let me know, I can help.

04/26/2019

In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has actually decreased.

01/09/2018

Homeowners on average have much greater net worth than renters. But did you realize just how much? By 2016, they'll have 45 times more.

08/15/2017

Rare opportunity to live in the quaint neighborhood of Sandybrook, conveniently located off Middle Sound Loop Road. This adorable 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome, located in a quiet cul-de-sac, is low-maintenance with it’s all brick exterior, new roof and included Home Warranty. The living room boasts a…

11/28/2016

More solid news for housing:

It has already started, the wave of projections for 2017. And as we are seeing more and more start to hit, they have a common theme: 2017 will continue to be a very tight market.

11/28/2016

What a great deal. :) Beautiful home...

Jeff Bridges slashed $5 million off the asking price of his Montecito, CA estate. You can now sn**ch it up for just $18.5 million.

11/23/2016

Just in case you're looking for Thanksgiving table decorating ideas.

Here are few Thanksgiving table decorating ideas to spruce up your table setting this year.

11/23/2016

Lots of good economic news lately which is great for jobs, the economy and people’s ability to purchase homes. However, it does put a bit of pressure on mortgage rates. Here's what's going on:

Headline Durable Goods Orders were much stronger than expected at 4.8% versus estimate of 1.5%. Durable Goods Ex-Transports was also stronger than expected at 1.0% versus estimate of .2%.

11/21/2016

These are cool. Thoughts?

This time of year is the perfect time to look at some of the more unique bathtubs that you can use to warm up on a cold winter day.

11/21/2016

Housing continues to show serious strength. Here's a brief overview of where we're at:

The Commerce Department showed that U.S. new-home construction jumped to a nine-year high in October driven by a strong pickup for single-family housing.