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2/29/2024

Navigating a High Interest Rate Market

– The Path to Homeownership

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1/29/2024

When is the Right Time to Buy or Refi?

There could be better opportunities in 2024.

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1/29/2024

Mortgage Market Guide

Home-Buying Success Strategies

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1/4/2024

Home Renovations in 2024

Keep Your Home Feeling Like Home

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11/28/2023

Utilizing a HELOC to Winterize Your Home

HELOC can provide you with the winter-proofing funding needed without dipping into your savings or emergency funds.
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10/26/2023

Top Benefits of Choosing a Local Lender

A local lender can provide you with the right loan for your unique situation.

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9/28/2023

How to Winterize Your Home Effectively

Save money on your energy bill and keep your home warm this winter.

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8/22/2023

Determining Cost of Living When Purchasing a Home

How much you can afford is key to your success.

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7/28/2023

How to Budget for a Home You Can Afford

Buying a home is a big deal, one that comes with an equally big cost.

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6/28/2023

Out-of-Pocket Expenses You Can Expect When Purchasing a Home

Learn about these out-of-pocket expenses to budget for alongside your down payment.

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5/31/2023

Mortgage Interest Rates Forecast 2023

An Overview and Analysis

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5/24/2023

Celebrating National Homeownership Month

Reasons to Become a Homeowner

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4/26/2023

When is the Right Time to Refinance Your Mortgage?

Let’s take a closer look at these reasons you might consider refinancing.

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3/9/2023

How to Protect Your Assets with the Right Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

A homeowner’s insurance policy is an important financial tool when buying a home.

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3/9/2023

Save Money This Summer by Maintaining Your HVAC Unit This Spring

To save money and keep your electricity costs low this summer, ensure your HVAC unit is properly maintained each spring.

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2/8/2023

First-Time Homebuyer Requirements and Steps to Purchasing Your First Home

Homeownership may seem to be an impossible dream given today’s current market conditions.

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1/25/2023

How to Improve Your Credit Score to Buy a House

Improving your credit score is one way to get the lowest rates for you.

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12/16/2022

Unlocking The Power of Your Home’s Equity

By unlocking the power of your home’s equity, you can fund home improvement projects, consolidate debt, pay college tuition, or take care of other major expense.

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11/16/2022

A (New) Home for the Holidays?

Why Winter is an Excellent Time to Buy

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10/25/2022

Tips for Choosing the Right Mortgage Partner

Selecting the right mortgage lender for your home purchase should be just as important as finding the right home to buy.

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9/22/2022

How to Reduce Closing Costs

Want to save money when buying a home? Here are some easy tips on how to reduce closing costs.

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8/24/2022

Six Steps to Buying a Home

Key financial steps you can take now to help when buying a home.

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7/27/2022

How to Save Money for a House

Saving money for a down payment to buy a home may feel like a daunting task but it doesn’t have to be.

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6/27/2022

Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

If you’ve decided to become a homeowner for the first time this year, congratulations!

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5/26/2022

Renting vs. Buying a House

The question whether to rent or buy in this current market is as complicated as ever.

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4/19/2022

What Do Rising Interest Rates Mean for Your Mortgage?

Higher rates may require adjusting your housing budget.

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3/30/2022

Home Equity Loan or HELOC vs. Cash-out Mortgage Refinance. What’s Best for You?

Today’s rising home prices means homeowners have more equity in their properties than just a few years ago.

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2/22/2022

VA Loans Make Homeownership Affordable

More and more people are turning to VA Loans for home purchases, tapping into the significant benefits that come with these loans.

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1/25/2022

Get Ready Now for the Spring Home-Buying Season

Get started before the spring real estate season begins.

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12/21/2021

Planning for Home Renovation Costs While Buying a Home

Buyers must now plan for home improvements as part of the cost of buying a home.

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11/29/2021

Homebuyers – Docs Needed to Navigate a Mortgage

The Real Estate market continues to sizzle, even at a time of the year when sales typically cool down.

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Mortgage Blogs

11/1/2021

Pros and Cons of PMI

PMI has helped increase home affordability for many Americans over the years.

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10/8/2021

How Your Credit Score Impacts What You Pay for a Mortgage

One of the first things you should do when you start your home-buying journey is to check your credit score.

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9/22/2021

Is a Cash-Out Refinance Right for You?

A cash-out refinance means using your home’s equity for home improvements, debt consolidation, or other purposes.

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8/10/2021

Refinancing? 3 Important Considerations Before Making a Move

Many homeowners are feeling the pressure to refinance their mortgage in order to take advantage of low interest rates.

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