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6 Mistakes that Home Buyers Should Avoid

6 Mistakes that Home Buyers Should Avoid

With the busiest housing market season of the year in full swing, it’s essential to be on your home buying game. Here are 6 major mortgage blunders to avoid to make sure you are in prime position for scoring the perfect property. Not Getting Pre-ap

Jul 25, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

How to Start the Process of Buying a Home

How to Start the Process of Buying a Home

Once you’ve decided you want to become a homeowner you may not know what step to take next. Should you hire a real estate agent? Should you find a lender? Should you start searching real estate listings on your own? Here’s a look at the typica

Jul 18, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

How To Save As Much Money as Possible When Buying a House

How To Save As Much Money as Possible When Buying a House

With high prices and rising inflation, if you are hoping to buy a home for the first time this year, you are probably looking for any way to save money in the process. Here are some possible options for pinching those pennies to make home buying more affo

Jul 11, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day!

As fireworks light up the sky and our nation celebrates its independence, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones on this Fourth of July. May this day be filled with great food, joy, laughter and cherished moments with family and friends.

Jul 04, 2023 |

What if Rates Rise while my House is Under Contract?

What if Rates Rise while my House is Under Contract?

With long-term mortgage interest rates starting to rise after years of staying near historic lows, there is a good chance rates could continue to climb during your home buying process. When you get pre-approved for a mortgage, you are often quoted a certa

Apr 26, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Your AirBnB Income Can Help You Refinance Your Mortgage

Your AirBnB Income Can Help You Refinance Your Mortgage

Did you know that your AirBnB rental income can help you qualify for a refinance loan? In the past using any rental revenue from your “primary residence” was not acceptable on mortgage applications. However, starting in 2018 mortgage government-sponsored

Apr 19, 2022 | Refinancing a Home