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Understanding Mortgage Insurance
Understanding Mortgage Insurance: What It Is and When You Need It What is Mortgage Insurance? Mortgage insurance is a financial safeguard...
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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The Roll of Home Appraisers in the Mortgage Industry
What to Expect and How to Prepare Home appraisals are a critical step in the mortgage process. They not only determine the fair market...
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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Common Mortgage Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
We highlight common mortgage mistakes and how to avoid them.
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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Rate Calculators
Check out our rate calculators below and see what costs you can expect!
May 17, 20241 min read
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Hot or Cold Market - Why does it Matter?
Why does a hot or cold market matter and how it affects you!
Jan 17, 20244 min read
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October Newsletter 2023
See what Essex has been up to this month! It's October and finally Fall! Bring out the PSLs, scarves, and all things tailgating! Every...
Oct 16, 20238 min read
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5 Steps to Improve your Credit Score
Worried about not getting approved for a mortgage because of bad credit? Here are 5 steps that you can take to improve your credit score...
Sep 21, 20234 min read
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Today's Market: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
While the market being bad seems to be all anyone can talk about, it may be on the way to flattening out. Between the media and...
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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May Newsletter 2023
See what Essex has been up to this month! Happy Memorial Day! Happy Mother's Day! Every month we post to our social accounts but...
May 9, 20233 min read
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How do you know you have the right loan officer?
There are so many loan officers and mortgage brokers out there. How can you find the one that's going to be the most helpful and on your...
Apr 13, 20233 min read
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A Comprehensive Checklist: Make your Move Easier
From what to do 8 weeks before the move to what to do the day of, we have you covered! Feel more prepared and take stress out of it!
Mar 24, 20236 min read
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Mortgage: Dos and Don'ts
The best things you should do to prepare for a mortgage and the things you need to avoid.
Feb 24, 20233 min read
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To Rent or To Own?
Use our mortgage calculator to find out what your mortgage could be depending on what your qualify for. (*remember that this is not a...
Jan 12, 20231 min read
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