Entries by Jennifer Graves

Why More Homebuyers Are Extending Their Mortgages Into Their 70s

As house prices soar, the cost of living climbs, and interest rates remain elevated, many homeowners are looking for ways to keep monthly expenses manageable. For a growing number of buyers, that means stretching their mortgage terms well into their 70s—and sometimes even to age 80. Mark Humphrey, director of MHC Mortgages, explains that most […]

How to Take Control of Your Mortgage Fees

You’ve done your homework—locked in a competitive mortgage rate, haggled for a lower commission with your real estate agent, and made what feels like all the right financial moves. Yet as the closing date approaches, you’re blindsided by a laundry list of unexpected fees. From loan processing and document delivery to title insurance and appraisals, […]

Why Attending Your Home Inspection Is One of the Smartest Moves You Can Make

You’ve made the offer, the seller accepted, and suddenly you’re neck-deep in the whirlwind of buying a home. Between securing a mortgage, lining up homeowners insurance, coordinating your move, and racing toward closing, it’s easy to rush through what may be the most revealing step in the process: the home inspection. Yet, this is the […]

Boots vs Badges 2025, August 16, 2025

Support local first responders in this battle in Covington. Coquille Sports Complex 13505 Hwy. 1085, Fields 7 & 8 Covington, LA 70433 August 16, 2025 8am – 2pm Free event Click Here for More Information.  

Cars & Coffee, July 19, 2025

This month Cars & Coffee will be at Pizza Platoon in Slidell. Cars & Coffee Pizza Platoon 460 Town Center Pkwy Slidell, LA 70458 July 19, 2025 9am – 11am This is a free event! Click Here for More Information!