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Does Tax Reform Make Real Estate Less Attractive?

April 4, 2018

Question: Given tax reform does it still make sense to buy a home when you can get a rental in many markets for the same money or less? Answer: The […]

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Smartest Things You Can Do Long Before Buying a House

March 27, 2018

You dream of that amazing home with quartz countertops, a blazing gas fireplace and a master bathroom to luxuriate in after a long day. But months before you buy a […]

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Why Unpaid Student Loans Can Raise Your DTI

March 1, 2018

Question: We went to see a mortgage lender. We were doing great until the conversation turned to student loans. We have $28,000 in remaining student debt but are not paying […]

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Shedquarters add value to home sales and home owners

September 12, 2017

Sheds in the backyard don’t just hold the lawn mower and rakes anymore. With people’s need for extra space, a home office or even a playhouse, a new hot trend […]

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Uncategorized · Understanding Mortgages

How Does A Piggyback Mortgage Cut Financing Costs?

April 24, 2017

Question: We want to purchase a home for $295,000. We spoke with a loan officer about financing with an FHA mortgage and found out we qualify. However, to get FHA […]

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Must-Know Tips for Unmarried Home Buyers

February 22, 2017

Most couples used to get married before making any major financial decisions together. But today, one in four unmarried couples between 18 and 34 buy a house together, according to […]

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Trump Reveals Big Money-Saving Mortgage Secret

January 23, 2017

Donald Trump has told the nation that he thinks that the Fed is keeping rates artificially low, and this could make rates go higher. But what Trump might not have […]

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Crazy And Weird Disclosures From Home Sellers

January 17, 2017

When you put an offer in on a home, it is the seller’s responsibility to tell you in writing any problems, minor or major, that they are aware of inside […]

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December Job Growth Shows Signs Of Rising Rates

January 6, 2017

December marked another consecutive month of healthy job growth, helping keep the unemployment rate low while wages rise. There were 156,000 jobs added in December, just slightly below the expected […]

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What You Learn in a Home Buying Education Class

December 20, 2016

Home buying might seem fairly straightforward, but it can actually be quite a bit more complicated than expected. Some home buyers find that home buying education class helps while others […]

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