The GreenState Blog

Keeping you updated with important news and helpful tips to manage your money.
  • September 2025
Separating Fact from Fiction: Common Mortgage Misconceptions

The average person will own three homes in their lifetime. Whether you’re preparing to purchase your first, second, third, or tenth home, the process can be both exciting and daunting. There’s an endless amount of information out there and plenty of well-meaning people willing to offer a perspective, but it’s easy to encounter misconceptions. My goal is to provide you with accurate information so you can navigate your home purchase journey with confidence.

  • September 2025
Credit Score Basics
  • September 2025
The Benefits of Buying in the Winter

It’s no secret that most people associate home buying with spring and summer. While we may have exited the year’s traditional home buying season, the winter months hold some unique advantages that are often overlooked. According to Realtor.com, homes are currently selling at their slowest pace in the last five years. Lower competition could mean more time for you to find your dream home.

  • September 2025
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying your first home is a major milestone – one that can be met with both excitement and stress. As one of the top mortgage lenders in the Midwest, GreenState has helped hundreds of first-time homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership. This month, I’ll be breaking down common myths and questions I hear from first-time buyers.

  • February 2025
Ways to Show Your Home Some Love

Much like close relationships, your home serves as your sanctuary and safe space. You invest time, resources, and energy into making it the best it can be. This February, in celebration of the month of love, I’ve compiled a few ways you can show your home some extra care and appreciation.