Karen Boies

Mortgage Planner

  • What is a mortgage?

    Lets get back to the basics – What is a mortgage? When you’re completely new to the world of real estate, it can be an intimidating pool to wade into. In order to really get the big picture, you need to understand a little bit about a lot of terms that are bandied about: interest

  • 8 questions to ask before buying a home

    Why am I buying a home? Obviously you want – and need – to have somewhere to live. Your home is your castle, your safety, where the heart is, and all that. But why are you buying as opposed to renting? Areyou buying alone or going into it with a partner, family member, or friend? There

  • Should you pay down your mortgage faster or invest?

    Should you pay down your mortgage faster or invest?

    Is it better to pay down your mortgage faster or invest instead? With mortgage rates sitting at near-record lows, some borrowers have figured that the return on their invested dollar should exceed the guaranteed savings from making additional payments on their homes. However, many experts say rates can’t stay at record lows forever and will