Scott Lawson

Residential & Commercial Financing Advisor

NMLS 312312

(707) 579-5411

Scott Lawson Loan Officer

Santa Rosa Mortgage Blog

The Santa Rosa mortgage blog from America's Home Loans, with articles written by Scott Lawson on buying, financing, and the Sonoma County market.

  • ●Written by a licensed Santa Rosa broker
  • ●Buying, refinancing, and market updates
  • ●Plain-English explanations
Call for a free consultation: (707) 579-5411

Featured articles

Mortgage News

Updates on rates and market conditions, and what they mean for your plans.

Read the latest →

New Appraisal Rules

What recent appraisal changes mean for buyers and homeowners.

See what changed →

Renting vs. Owning

Why owning a home builds more for your future than renting.

Why owning wins →

Credit Score and Your Mortgage

Why your credit score matters and how it can be improved.

Why your score matters →

Choosing a Real Estate Agent

How to select quality representation for your home purchase.

Pick the right agent →

Paying Your Real Estate Agent

The reality of the new commission rules and what they mean for buyers.

Know the new rules →

How Do You Know When to Refinance?

The signs that a refinance could save you money, and when it makes more sense to wait.

Spot the right time →

Closing Costs

What goes into closing costs, who typically pays them, and how to plan for them before you reach the end of escrow.

Plan for closing day →

Blog Archive

Browse every past article from America's Home Loans, covering buying, refinancing, credit, and the market.

Browse the archive →

Have a question about your own situation?

Articles cover the basics. A short call gets you answers specific to your loan.

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