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Is Buying A Home Without Real Estate Agent A Good Idea?
Here's what you need to know about working with an agent and how to go about purchasing a home without one should you choose to.
Published on 06/03/2021
How Does A Home Equity Line Of Credit (HELOC) Work?
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a type of mortgage loan that acts similar to a credit card, except the line of available credit is tied to your home's equity.
Published on 05/26/2021
Does Getting Preapproved For A Home Loan Matter?
But despite this stiff competition, it's still a great time to buy! Here are the top advantages of getting preapproved for a mortgage before getting serious about shopping for a home.
Published on 05/19/2021
What Does A Title Company Do?
In this blog, we'll go over how a title company determines legal ownership and the process of transferring the title.
Published on 05/12/2021
What Is A Second Mortgage and Its Benefits?
When you get a second mortgage, you use your home as collateral to gain access to cash locked up in the value of your home.
Published on 05/05/2021
Get the Facts About Escrow Shortages
An escrow account is for making payments toward your real estate fees like taxes and insurance. It helps make these fees more manageable through monthly installments rather than paying a large lump sum when these bills are due.
Published on 04/28/2021
The Basics of Buying A Foreclosed Home
Curious about buying a foreclosed home? Here's what you need to know to get started.
Published on 04/21/2021
Your Guide to Refinancing Your Condo
A condo refi is similar to refinancing any other home. The lender will look at your income, assets, and credit to ascertain your qualification. Plus, the condo will also be appraised to determine the property value. However, since there are more variables when refinancing a condo, such as shared amenities, lenders usually conduct a condo review.
Published on 04/14/2021
Home Inspection 101: A Homebuyer’s Guide
Let's take a closer look at the home inspection process so you know what to expect, and what the inspection does and does not include.
Published on 04/07/2021
How To Remove Mortgage Insurance From Your Home Loan
Read this post to learn the factors that determine if and when you can get rid of your mortgage insurance.
Published on 04/01/2021
5 Best Renovations to Increase Your Home's Value (Plus 3 Worst)
While some remodeling projects add value to your home, others do little to increase it and may even make your home less desirable to potential homebuyers.
Published on 03/25/2021
Secrets to Winning A Bidding War In Real Estate
Low supply happens when there's an abundance of buyers but not enough houses for all of them. Many call it a
Published on 03/17/2021
New FHA Loan Limits for 2021
New FHA loan limits were recently announced, which is good news for home buyers and those looking to refinance their current loans.
Published on 03/10/2021
Does Buying A House Help Raise Your Credit Score?
Does buying a house help or hurt your credit score? Read to find out.
Published on 03/04/2021
First-Time Home Buyers Must Avoid These Mistakes
Read and share this article with other first-time home buyers to help them spot these common errors before making them.
Published on 02/25/2021
"How Long Does It Take To Purchase a Home?"
Let's take a closer look at the homebuying timeline so that you can better prepare for the exciting transition.
Published on 02/18/2021
"Is a Home Equity Loan Right For Me"
In this article, you'll learn what home equity loans are and how to qualify.
Published on 02/10/2021
What Do Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Actually Do?
In this article, you'll learn how the two companies operate and how they impact the mortgage market.
Published on 02/04/2021
Earnest Money Deposit Versus Good Faith Deposit: What's The Difference?
Today, we want to focus on costs called
Published on 01/27/2021
Helpful Hints For Buying A New Condo From A Developer
Are you thinking about making an offer on a new condo construction? Read this article to find out some helpful tips.
Published on 01/21/2021