Robby Oakes Mortgage

Chapel Hill Mortgage Lender | Robby's Blog about Mortgages in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Crystal Coast area of NC

  • Home
  • Our Main Site
  • Blog
  • Resources
    • Mortgage Calculator
    • First Time Home Buyer Tips
    • First Time Home Seller Tips
    • Home Appraisal
    • Home Inspection
    • Loan Checklist
    • Loan Process
    • Loan Programs
    • Mortgage FAQ
    • Mortgage Glossary
  • Contact Us

Taking an Extended Vacation? Renting Your Home to Long-Term Tenants is a Great Option

March 11, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you have the luxury of taking an extended vacation, you may have your sights set on adventure and relaxation. However, you also need to consider the practicality of leaving behind your home and belongings for an extended period of time. A great idea is to take on a long-term tenant for your home, and there are a number of benefits that you can enjoy by doing this.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Real Estate Tips

Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”

February 11, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Renting a home is a good option for some, but buying a home just might be the best thing for you. Let’s take a look at some big advantages to buying a house that will help you get out of your renting rut and focus more on your future.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips

Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell

February 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips

Three iPhone and Android Apps That Make Managing Your Mortgage Payments Quick and Easy

January 27, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Managing your mortgage payments can be challenging, but there are some incredible apps available for use with Android or iPhone smartphones that can simplify your mortgage management tasks.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Homeowner Tips, Mortgages

Save Money on Your Home Energy Costs This Winter in Just Three Easy Steps

November 14, 2014 by Robby Oakes

It doesn’t matter if you heat your home with electricity, natural gas or some other energy source; prices continue to rise and that means increased heating costs. In today’s blog post we’ll share three easy ways that you can save money on your home energy costs this winter.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, saving money

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • Next Page »

Robby Oakes


Robby Oakes

CIMG Managing  Director
NMLS# 91606

How can we help?

Connect with Us

CIMG Residential Mortgage

Quick Links

  • Our Main Site
  • Accessibility Statement
  • NMLS Consumer Access
  • Privacy Policy
©2025 Robby Oakes Mortgage Team
Corporate Investors Mortgage Group
NMLS# 39460.
Licensed to Do Business in the State of NC

Equal_Housing_Opportunity

Copyright © 2026 · Powered by MySMARTblog

Copyright © 2026 · Genesis Sample Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in