Americans with tax refund checks may be starting to consider how to spend their money. Rather than using your tax refund for an impulse purchase this year, why not plan a practical use for the money? There are many awesome options that would allow...

Buyer preference breakdown It appears the ultimate dream home looks very different from buyer to buyer. According to a new study, men, women, parents, non-parents and even dog- and cat-owners have distinct preferences when it comes to homes...

There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents, by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped  A recent article by Apartment List addressed...

Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays. Here are...

Prepare to close on your home purchase Nationwide, nearly six million new and existing homes are expected to be sold this year, the largest tally in nearly 10 years. Meanwhile, each transaction will culminate in a "closing", the legal...

Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts their Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a...

Raise Your Credit Score Today It's always a good time to set new goals and every consumer should consider making time to improve their FICO credit score. Not only can improving your FICO credit score improve your chances of obtaining a...

Self-made millionaire David Bach was quoted in a CNBC article explaining that "the single biggest mistake millennials are making" is not purchasing a home because buying real estate is "an escalator to...

Don't leave your home out of the Valentine's Day fun — send it a love note or two with these quick tips. When February rolls around, we’re often thinking of little ways to show our loved ones how special they are to us. Why not take the...

Save $2700+ in 52 Weeks! Looking for ways to save for a down payment on a house? Try this 52 week challenge. This time next year, you could be buying a new home! This may be one of the most simple savings challenges ever. Start by saving $2 in week...

If you are wondering if homeownership is right for you, give one of our licensed loan originators a call!! • Paying rent is not a good investment, but owning is a great way to start building family wealth. • Not only does homeownership...

These were the words that started my adventure Sunday morning at 9am…………..   “This course today. It is designed for you to find your best. The only way you can fail this course today is if you did not find your...

Do you really need an agent to sell your house in today’s market? Here’s what Fannie Mae suggests to sellers on the Know Your Options section of their website: “Select how you'll market and list the home (e.g., with a real estate...

Ignite your imagination…conceive abundance…believe in the outcome and achieve your personal and professional best! Old Republic Title Agency celebrates the 2014 real estate industry with their fifth annual "O" Event, October 21, 2014....

A recent study has concluded that 39% of buyers prefer to rent out their last residence rather than sell it when purchasing their next home. The study cites that many homeowners were able to refinance and “locked in a very low mortgage rate in...

Wallick & Volk Mortgage announced their participation in a special campaign called Heroes to Homeowners. Through this program, Wallick & Volk will sponsor a mortgage-free home presentation for a deserving combat wounded veteran. The Heroes...

Over the last five years, homeownership has lost some of its allure as a financial investment. As homeowners suffered through the housing bust, more and more began to question whether owning a home was truly a good way to build wealth. In a recent...

Wallick & Volk Mortgage announced today that Chairman, Jim Volk, has reached an impressive milestone – his 50th Anniversary with Wallick & Volk.  Jim Volk is the grandson of the company’s founder OD “Jack”...

The real estate market is a place where most people will make their largest investment ever. It is a place where fortunes can be, and often are, made.  It is not a place, however, for you to “wing it”. While the myriad TV shows...

Wallick & Volk announced today that they have made a $10,000 donation to Restore Her at Still Creek Ranch.  Restore Her is a comprehensive program for minor girls who have been rescued by local, state and Federal law enforcement from the horrendous...