Did you know that the average size of a home in the United States in the early 1950s was less than 1,000 square feet? Today the average U.S. home has more than double that amount of space. For many home buyers, bigger is better. But does your... (Read More)

You're just about ready to make an offer on a home you'd like to purchase. You'll need to decide how much money you're going to offer for the property, of course. And you'll also need to figure out how much to offer in earnest money. The earnest... (Read More)

You've found the home of your dreams, the seller has accepted your offer and your loan application is being processed. When is the best time to "lock" your mortgage rate? And for how long should your lock be effective? If you're buying or building a... (Read More)

At PRMI, we know that home buyers often have a lot of questions. Well, we have answers! We love educating families about the home financing process and helping them make decisions that are right for them. Here are some of the most common FAQs about... (Read More)

Are you looking for a home your children and pets will enjoy? You're not alone. Many people make home-buying decisions on the needs of not only their children, but their pets, too. Surveys show that home buyers with children are looking for homes... (Read More)

We all want our homes to be healthy and safe places for our families. That's why we want to share with you three easy ways to help keep your home free of some common (and even deadly) hazards: Check and periodically replace smoke and carbon... (Read More)

Ready to close on the purchase of your home? Congratulations! Closing day can be exciting — but also a bit overwhelming. At Primary Residential Mortgage, we are dedicated to providing a smooth and pleasant closing experience. Here are some of the... (Read More)

Year in and year out, spring and summer are the busiest home buying seasons. And each year, home buying activity starts to slow down in August and September. Many people time household moves during summer vacations and want to be settled into their... (Read More)

Do you feel like the mortgage industry has language all its own? You're not alone. Surveys show that many consumers get frustrated with all of the unfamiliar terms, acronyms and phrases that are part of the mortgage application process. At PRMI, we... (Read More)

You're ready to buy a home. You have a great job, good credit and you're prepped for the responsibility of homeownership. But what about the down payment? Coming up with enough money to put down on a home can be one of the toughest parts of a home... (Read More)