Single women are leading the way in homeownership, accounting for 19% of all home purchases in 2024, compared to just 8% for single men (National Association of REALTORS®). Despite facing challenges such as [...]

Mary Beth has been an Underwriter  since 1985 and supports the Oak Leaf Community Mortgage, Powered by Nations Lending team. With nearly 40 years of experience, she has become a cornerstone [...]

By Joseph LaGiglia, Oak Leaf Community Mortgage The views and opinions expressed in the article are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of North Shore Trust [...]

What You Need to Know to Save Big When Rates Drop When it comes to buying a home or refinancing your mortgage, the interest rate you secure is one of the most critical [...]