How To Successfully Use Your Down Payment to Achieve Your Home Buying Goals

April 5, 2023

When you are considering purchasing a home, understanding the lending guidelines regarding a down payment is important.

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Tired of Waiting for Summer? 3 DIY Projects That Will Keep You Busy Until the Weather Warms Up

April 4, 2023

Do you find yourself staring out the window, longing for an early sunrise, hot days and late evenings? With spring just around the corner, it might feel like summer is a lifetime away. However, the good news is that you can be productive around the home while you wait for summer to arrive. Let’s take a quick look at three easy do-it-yourself projects that will keep you busy until the summer sun is shining.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 3, 2023

April 3, 2023

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on home prices, inflation, and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.

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White Lies That Could Make It Harder To Buy A Home

March 31, 2023

Right now, the real estate market is very competitive, and you might be tempted to use a few white lies to make your offer seem more competitive. No matter how much you want to purchase a home, you need to make sure you are completely honest and open when you go through the process from start to finish.

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Rebuilding Costs: Rethinking How Much Homeowners Insurance You Really Need

March 30, 2023

Buying a home comes with numerous financial planning obligations. It’s far from a turn-key operation and one of the significant challenges involves developing a working knowledge about things often outside your area of expertise.

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5 Tips for Crafting a Counter-offer That Doesn’t Scare Away a Potential Home Buyer

March 29, 2023

If you’ve recently put your home up for sale, one of the most exciting parts of the selling process is getting an offer. However, all is not said and done once you’ve received an offer, as you’ll probably want to negotiate a better price. If you’re wondering how you can counter without losing a potential buyer, here are some tips when the time comes to negotiate.

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An Overview Of A Wrap-Around Mortgage: What To Know

March 28, 2023

Are you having a difficult time qualifying for a traditional mortgage in the current market? If so, there are other options available, and a lack of financing can frustrate not only the buyer but the seller as well. For example, one option that you may have heard about is called a wrap-around mortgage.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 27, 2023

March 27, 2023

Last week’s financial and economic reporting included readings on sales of new and previously-owned homes, along with weekly data on mortgage rates and jobless claims.

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3 Things That Will Absolutely Kill Your Chances for a Mortgage Approval

March 24, 2023

Avoid these three mortgage-killing habits while your lender evaluates your loan and you’ll quickly find yourself holding the keys to your new home.

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Mortgage Interest Rate Versus APR: What To Know

March 23, 2023

When you go through the process of applying for a mortgage, you need to make sure you understand all of the terms on the page. Two of the most common numbers you will come across include the mortgage rate and the APR. Many people associate both of these numbers with interest rates, but you will probably notice that they are not quite the same. What are the differences between these two numbers, and how are they going to impact your mortgage loan?

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