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6 Tips For Staging Your Home To Sell Quickly
Home staging is the act of making your home look as aesthetically pleasing as possible by decluttering, reorganizing, or completely re-designing.…
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What Goes Into A Monthly Mortgage Payment?
With that new homeowner glimmer in your eyes, it can be tempting to gloss over the details. But what really goes into a monthly mortgage payment…
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Differences Between Cash-Out and IRRRL Refinances
Millions of homeowners in the US refinance their mortgages every year. 2021 was one of the most historic years where more people than ever before…
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What Determines Interest Rates?
Interest is the price you pay to borrow money and interest rates are a certain percentage of the total loan amount that is paid back to the lender.…
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What Are Minimum Property Requirements?
VA Home Loans are powerful loans available exclusively for those who have served or are actively serving in the US military.
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Interest Rates Explained: Fixed vs. Adjustable
When you buy a home using a home loan product, you’ll need to work with a bank or lender to finance your purchase. In order to loan you the money,…
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Navigating the VA Construction Loan
The real estate market is booming right now and with limited inventory, a lot of buyers are looking for other options to buy their dream home.
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FHA Loans vs VA Loans
When starting your home buying journey, it’s vital that you understand the best options out there regarding loan products. This is especially…
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How Does the VA Renovation Loan Work?
The VA Loan products are some of the most powerful tools when it comes to buying a home. Because they are available exclusively to military families…
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VA Jumbo Loans Compared to Regular Jumbo Loans
When you make the decision to buy a home, you are likely committing to the most expensive purchase you’ve made to date and it’s important that you…
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Conventional Loans vs. VA Loans
A mortgage is a loan given to a homebuyer through a bank or lender to purchase a home, and the repayment terms of most home loans are typically…
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What Goes into Your Monthly Mortgage Payment?
Buying a house is one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll make in life. While many people only consider the total sale price of a house to…
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The Difference Between Loan Officers and Underwriters
Buying a home is a major investment, and the process includes several important stages along the way. While there are many different people you work…
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How Do Appraisers Determine the Value of a Home?
Whenever you’re in the process of purchasing a home, you’ll likely need to get an appraisal at some point during the process. Appraisals are done in…
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How to Make a Smart Offer on a House
Buying a home is one of the most expensive purchases you’ll ever make and because it’s a commitment, it’s important that you are confident with your…
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Benefits of Working with a Realtor
Whether you’re looking for a house to buy or are wanting to put your house on the market, working with a real estate agent can make a huge difference…
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The Difference Between a Listing Agent and a Buyer’s Agent
Real estate agents can be an incredibly important asset to any home buying or selling experience. Depending on the state, some realtors are licensed…
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What Exactly Do Loan Officers Do?
As you navigate your home buying journey there are many different people you will work with throughout the process such as loan officers, realtors,…
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When Can You Use Your VA Home Loan More Than Once?
The VA Home Loan is one of the most powerful mortgages available and it’s reserved exclusively for veterans and service members. Since this loan has…
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How Do Interest Rates Work?
Buying a new house is one of the most rewarding and exciting purchases you can make and as a first-time homebuyer it’s important to understand the…
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4 Things You Should Research Before Buying a House
If you’re in the market to buy a new house, chances are you have an idea of where you want to look. Whether that’s general vicinity or specific…