Can I Rent Out My Primary Residence?
November 7, 2023
Homeowners decide to move for a variety of reasons. Their homes become too small or too large. They move because of job or marital status changes, or because they retire […]
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How Do Lenders Calculate Student Loan Payments?
November 15, 2022
The costs for higher education are among the fastest-rising costs in America today. In fact, since 1980, tuition costs at U.S. colleges and universities have risen a staggering 757 percent. […]
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How Do I Remove PMI On My Conventional Loan?
August 11, 2022
When it comes to buying or refinancing a home, the first questions that typically come to mind are the ones associated with interest rate, monthly payment, and closing costs. After […]
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Can I Change My Job Prior To Buying A Home? | 2026
July 25, 2022
The short answer is changing jobs can affect your loan approval. From your mortgage lender’s perspective, your employment history and income are paramount to your ability to make your payments. […]
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Mistakes To Avoid When House Hunting
May 1, 2022
Shopping for a home can be an exhilarating experience. You get to explore new parts of town, visit new homes, see various styles of living, perhaps even mapping out new […]
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Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages
Low Appraisals in a Hot Market | 2026
April 26, 2022
Due to increased demand and low real estate inventory, most parts of the U.S. are currently in a seller’s market. This is great news if you’re trying to sell a […]
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Refinance · Understanding Mortgages
Can I Refinance Two Properties at Once?
April 1, 2022
Since the election, mortgage rates have seen more highs than lows. Most experts are predicting that mortgage rates will continue to rise in 2017. Even so, there are many […]
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Homeowner Tips · Niche Mortgage Products
Mortgage Options That Help When Facing Divorce
January 1, 2022
In the United States, a divorce occurs every 13 seconds. When you add shared homeownership to divorce, things can get even more complicated. Homeowners going through a divorce face a […]
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4 Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value
January 1, 2022
The median price of existing homes in United States has risen to $252,800. Rising real estate prices are important to more than just those that are in the market to […]
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How Solid Is My Mortgage Pre-Approval?
January 1, 2022
One of the first and most important steps when buying a home is getting pre-approved. In addition to the peace-of-mind it gives home buyers, pre-approval letters provide leverage when negotiating […]
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