Chris Salese

“Weeding through joint ventures” is a common phrase that can be used in a variety of different ways.

If you read the name above out loud and laughed, that’s great.

If you read the name above out loud and laughed, that’s great.

The other day, I went to a local deli to get a sandwich for lunch. I specifically ordered their specialty club sandwich with provolone cheese.

If you haven’t been able to check out the Napa Lighted Art Festival yet, you still have time.

As has often been the case, each year brings with it different twists and turns in the mortgage world.

Our two favorite loan elves, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are back in the news spreading some holiday cheer.

I’m sure you know the name, Alexander Hamilton. In fact, a few years ago when the hit musical “Hamilton” debuted on Broadway, the name became even more famous.

Perhaps I stare at words too long.

For some reason, when you randomly say the word carrot, you can’t really predict where your mind will to take you after saying it. I guess it’s just an awkward word.

After watching my son get out of the car with his driving instructor the other day, it made me realize that the car being used to teach him how to drive was sort of like a mortgage.

Oh the noise!

Making its way to the ring from Wall Street, standing tall at three decimal places, is your interest rate.

In early August 1986, there was a catchy song released by Lionel Richie that was titled “Dancing on the Ceiling.”

For those of you who might have your own bear story, then you’ll likely appreciate the one I’m going to share with you.

I’m going to start by making a reference to a classic children’s book, “The Giving Tree,” written by Shel Silverstein.

One of the great things about the Forth of July holiday is that it effectively serves as a half-way point for the calendar year.

Before I get started, I want to be clear. The intent behind this column headline isn’t to discourage you from making a new vehicle purchase this summer nor to suggest that you procrastinate on signing an incredible deal on a lease agreement either.

Whether you’re a renter or an investment property owner, take the time to become familiar with what’s called “rent credit.”

I’m going to state the obvious.It doesn’t matter if you are a lender or a Realtor, inevitably you’re going to feel the pressure every so often from either the consumer or from someone else in the housing industry to “do whatever it takes” to make a transaction happen or to cut a corner sort …

When I got out of my car during a trip to the beach the other day, I heard a voice immediately ask me for something.

When you’re reviewing your initial loan disclosure package with your lender, there’s a title vesting form you’ll need to complete.

For many self-employed borrowers, there’s always a delicate balancing act in place when trying to qualify for a home loan.

It’s that time of the year again, when the unofficial start of summer is marked by Memorial Day weekend barbecue celebrations and the amazing BottleRock music festival.

I was born in New Jersey, so I’m not referring to myself here.

When you apply for a home loan, the ultimate goal that you share with your lender is to reach the finish line together.

If you are looking to borrow money, then most likely the person or bank lending you the money is going to charge you a rate for the use of those funds until they are repaid in full.

According to various online dictionaries, the word “story” could be defined as an account of incidents or events.

Due to the vast amount of resources available online, it’s fairly easy these days to obtain a copy of your personal credit report.

For those of you who still use that traditional hard copy calendar, it probably just felt good to turn the page over from February to March.

There’s been a catchy radio commercial floating around the air waves lately from a travel company that speaks to how it feels like it’s six months into the new year, yet it’s only been six weeks.

In my previous column, I mentioned that the FHA made a surprise announcement to lower their mortgage insurance premium, which was part of a large package of final moves by the Obama administration before they departed the White House.

We’re only a couple of weeks into 2017 and there has already been certain events that have set the tone for what could be an uncertain year.

Each year, millions of people try to make good on their New Year’s resolutions and it’s probably no surprise that physical fitness always seems to be top on the list.

As we laugh and stumble into the last few days of the year, it’s important to pause and take note of several recent technology upgrades from our friends at Fannie Mae.

“Well, well, well, what do we have here?”

I’m definitely not a cook or a chef or, for that matter, any use in the kitchen. There’s plenty of members in my household who will quickly and gladly confirm this to be the case.

It doesn’t matter if you are buying or refinancing a home, one of the most important parts of the process is your rate lock strategy.

For the record, this column has absolutely nothing to do with the upcoming presidential election. I wanted to make that clear before you read any further.

In today’s digital age, your personal information is at risk all the time.