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4 Questions You Should Ask Before Finding a Home

MORTGAGE MATTERS

4 Questions You Should Ask Before...

As a first-time homebuyer, you probably have a lot of questions about the...

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What is Prequalification and How Do I Prepare for It?

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What is Prequalification and How...

A pre-qualification is an estimate of how much you can borrow based on your...

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What’s the Deal with Locking Your Rate?

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What’s the Deal with Locking Your...

When you begin the mortgage process, you’ll find out that the day you lock...

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Unexpected Factors That Impact Your Home’s Value

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Unexpected Factors That Impact Your...

Property is a great investment, providing that its value remains constant or...

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Homeowners Insurance Basics You Need to Know

HOUSE TO HOME

Homeowners Insurance Basics You Need...

Any insurance can feel like just another deduction from your paycheck. This is...

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8 Important Questions About Escrow Answered

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8 Important Questions About Escrow...

During the mortgage loan process, you may hear the word “escrow” tossed around...

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What Are Points and Should I Pay Them?

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What Are Points and Should I Pay...

When it comes to your mortgage loan, you will hear the word “points” a couple...

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What’s Included in Your Monthly Mortgage Payment?

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What’s Included in Your Monthly Mortgage...

If you’ve been renting, you pay your landlord a certain amount every month....

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3 Ways to Make Sure You Get the Best Mortgage Rate

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3 Ways to Make Sure You Get the Best...

You may have been hearing that it’s a good time to buy that home you’ve...

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How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance

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How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance...

Lenders require private mortgage insurance (PMI) on conventional loan programs...

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6 Things You Should Know About the USDA Loan

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6 Things You Should Know About the...

Backed by the US Department of Agriculture, these loans offer those living in...

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6 Tips for Saving for Your First Down Payment

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6 Tips for Saving for Your First...

Been browsing homes much? It can get addicting. Then reality strikes, or maybe...

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