Tim Lucas

Tim Lucas spent 11 years in the mortgage industry before joining Full Beaker to head up its mortgage websites. He's helped thousands of families buy and refinance real estate at banks and mortgage companies, and now continues that mission at ThisIsMortgage.com. Tim has been featured in national publications such as Time, U.S. News and World Report, MSN, Scotsman Guide, and more.


Articles by Tim Lucas


4 Tips for Buying a Home in the Fall

4 Tips for Buying a Home in the Fall

Posted on: November 1, 2022

As a professional, this is truly one of my favorite times of the year.  It’s not a time for the faint of heart, instead, it’s a time for distinction — […]


Multiple Offers: Getting the Seller to Accept Your Offer

Multiple Offers: Getting the Seller to Accept Your Offer

Posted on: November 1, 2022

What are some ways a homebuyer can secure their offer besides simply offering the highest price? To start, price is most important – and it’s the consumer that drives it!  Before […]


Guide To Prepping For A PCS

Guide To Prepping For A PCS

Posted on: November 1, 2022

So, you got Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. You’re not alone. Nearly 700,000 service members get transferred to new assignments each and every year. The name may seem ironic. […]


9 Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask Before Buying

9 Questions Every Home Buyer Should Ask Before Buying

Posted on: November 1, 2022

Many buyers in the market are “first timers” and should be asking a lot of important questions in this market before making any decisions. Buying a home is a huge […]


Should You Break Your Lease to Buy a Home?

Should You Break Your Lease to Buy a Home?

Posted on: November 1, 2022

If you’re currently renting but looking forward to buying your first home, you’ve likely done a bit of legwork at this stage. You’ve met with a loan officer who helped […]


5 Best Home Improvements for Resale Value (and the Worst!)

5 Best Home Improvements for Resale Value (and the Worst!)

Posted on: November 1, 2022

What is the value proposition for improvements to a home when selling?  That is a great question.  The challenge is in knowing if the added improvement will automatically add value […]


9 Safety Tips for Your New Home

9 Safety Tips for Your New Home

Posted on: November 1, 2022

As you’re getting settled into your new home, don’t neglect the importance of taking the extra steps to make sure your home is safe for your family.  This subject is […]


Buying a Foreclosure With a VA Home Loan

Buying a Foreclosure With a VA Home Loan

Posted on: November 1, 2022

According to recent statistics, the average discount nationwide on a foreclosed home is 32.6%*. That means someone buying a foreclosure can potentially pay only 67.4% of the open market price […]


VA Loan Myths | 7 Common Mistakes

VA Loan Myths | 7 Common Mistakes

Posted on: November 1, 2022

Because of their complexity relative to other loan programs, VA loans are the subject of plenty of misconceptions. If you were to take these myths at face value without doing […]


10 Important Fall Home Maintenance Tips

10 Important Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Posted on: November 1, 2022

Whether you’re ready or not, fall is upon us.  There is so much to do, and so much to enjoy with all the colors and briskness that fall brings us.  […]