First Time Homebuyers

Tony Piattelli

Questions From My Kids: Renting Vs. Owning

Renting versus owning a home ultimately comes down to what you want your lifestyle to look like and the type of investment you want to make.

Tony Piattelli

Tony’s Money Tips: 10 Tips to Manage Your Money Better

I'm sharing a few of my money tips for understanding and managing your money this Financial Literacy Month.

Tony Piattelli

Questions From My Kids: What is the Difference Between Banks and Mortgage Brokers

Mortgage brokers have the ability to shop around different mortgage lenders versus a bank, which can only work with the bank’s products.

Tony Piattelli

Questions From My Kids: What Is A HELOC and How Does it Work?

A HELOC is a secured line of credit, or what I call a collateral mortgage since your home is being used as the collateral for the credit.

Tony Piattelli

Questions From My Kids: When to Talk to a Mortgage Broker

The ideal point that someone should be talking to a mortgage broker, is at least a year before you realize you want to buy a house.

Tony Piattelli

Questions From My Kids: What Is A Mortgage Broker?

A mortgage broker is someone who works outside of the banking environment to help people find a mortgage that is right for them.