Our wounded soldiers have paid the ultimate price. They have survived catastrophic events in combat protecting America’s freedoms. It is an amazing act of patriotism to participate in changing a wounded warrior’s life, and we can by providing them the American Dream of home ownership. The mission of Operation Home Giveaway is to turn heroes […]
What is a Mortgage Payment?
One of the best long-term decisions that a person can make is purchasing a new home. While the value of a home may go up and down over a short period of time, home values have always increased over the long-term and have proven to be a great way to build personal equity. To purchase […]
Five of the Best Places for Families to Vacation This Summer
Summer family vacations can be a blast, but picking the right get-away spot can make the difference between a vacation to remember and a vacation you wish you could forget. The following five vacation spots should help you lay the groundwork for summer fun and relaxation. Walt Disney World (Orlando, Florida) You can’t go wrong with […]
Survey Shows Homeownership Is Still The American Dream
It seems that Americans are continuing to dream of homeownership, at least according to JPMorgan Chase’s recent survey. A total of 87% of those surveyed said owning a home is something they dream about. “Owning a home is at the heart of most Americans’ dreams,” said Kevin Watters, CEO of mortgage banking at JPMorgan Chase. […]
Find Last Minute Travel Deals For Spring Break
While it’s often true that booking your travel months in advance is most cost effective, many times waiting until the last minute before booking your flights and hotel arrangements could pay off. These last minute deals typically become available because of a cancellation, finding companies ready to discount the fare or package because they need […]
Operation Home Giveaway: Mortgage Free Homes for Wounded Warriors
Benchmark is proud to support “Operation Home Giveaway” and our philanthropy partner The Boot Campaign. This is a letter written from Stewart Hunter, Benchmark CVO and Founding Partner: Our Mission is to give mortgage free homes away to our wounded warriors. What an amazing act of patriotism it is for you to participate in changing […]
Chris Kyle Honored at Memorial Service in Cowboys Stadium
ARLINGTON, Texas — As military service members carried the flag-draped coffin out of Cowboys Stadium, the sounds of bagpipes echoed and people saluted Chris Kyle, an ex-Navy SEAL sniper who dedicated his post-military career to helping other veterans. Widow Taya Kyle spoke through tears earlier, surrounded by her husband’s military friends, her voice trembling as [...]
5 Super Bowl 2013 Commercials Everyone is Talking About
The “Big Game” was last night and these are the 5 Super Bowl commercials all your friends will be talking about today. There were some clear winners (and some losers) during the four hour broadcast. Can you believe 30 second ads cost almost $4million? If you skipped the game you can catch up right here! [...]
What You Should Know About First Time Home Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Over 1/3 of all real estate purchases are first time homebuyers and this infographics helps us understand who they are. We used data collected by the National Association of Realtors and turned it into a fun way to digest the information. Check out our very first infographic and feel free to share it: (Click on ...
More Americans Confident They Can Get Mortgages
The housing slowdown may have been accompanied by an inability for potential homeowners to obtain mortgages, but the latest Fannie Mae National Housing Survey shows movement on the mortgage consumption-front. For the month of November, 51% of survey respondents said it would now be easier to obtain a mortgage. This larger vote of confidence suggests [...]