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The Journey to Homeownership: Exploring Financing Options Made Simple
While traditional mortgages might be the first thing that comes to mind, did you know there are other ways to finance your home purchase?
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Helpful Mortgage Alternatives for the “Unconventional” Homebuyer
Many potential homebuyers wrongfully assume they don’t qualify for a home mortgage for a variety of reasons. Here are some of the most commo
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Local Lenders Lead The Way
The real estate landscape in Florida presents unique challenges, especially when it comes to purchasing condominiums.
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7 Poor Excuses For Why You Aren't Willing To Pay What A House Is Worth
It's a common misconception that paying the asking price—or above—for a home means you're overpaying.
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A New Chapter for Mortgage Borrowers: 2024 Loan Limit Increases
Understanding the Impact of the Recent Changes in Conforming and FHA Loan Amounts.
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Understanding the 2-1 Buy down: A Smart Strategy or Potential Pitfall?
This financial maneuver is designed to entice buyers with lower initial interest rates, but is it a wise strategy or a potential pitfall?
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What Factors Influence Interest Rates in Real Estate
Interest rates play a pivotal role in the real estate market, influencing everything from property prices and mortgage affordability to the
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Marry the House and Date the Rate: Why It Makes Sense to Buy Now Versus Waiting for Rates to Drop
In the world of real estate, there's a common adage: "Marry the house and date the rate." This phrase encapsulates the idea that when you...
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What is a Non-QM Loan?
What do you do if you are self-employed and don't have the usual W2 or pay stubs to provide the lender for loan approval? There is a...
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Mortgage Calculator
If you are just getting started on your home search and know you will need to borrow money to purchase your next home but haven't...
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Questions to ask when choosing a lender
You have made the decision, you are ready to find the home of your dreams. Before you get too deep into your search, it is always best to...
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Difference between pre-approval and pre-qualification letters
Understanding the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval is particularly important as a home seller so that you are...
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Selecting a lender that is best for you
You are ready to make that next move and purchase a new home. You have already determined that you want to take out a loan to make that...
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Choosing between an ARM and fixed rate mortgage
When you are ready to purchase a home, absorbing and understanding all the options for lending can make your head spin... you have to...
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Should you pay for mortgage points?
Understanding all the various mortgage options and structures can sometimes feel like you need to get a new degree to comprehend it all....
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How lenders view debt to income
When it comes to purchasing a home, it can be challenging to understand how mortgage companies will view our financial situations in...
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Understanding mortgage insurance
Mortgage Insurance is a topic most people have heard of but many don't understand. What is mortgage insurance? Who pays for mortgage...
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Questions to ask when choosing a lender
I get asked by nearly every buyer I work with about lenders I would recommend. Certainly, I have created a short list of those that my...
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Pay off your mortgage quicker
If you have ever had a mortgage on piece of property, you may remember that feeling when you looked at the summary and saw how much your...
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