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Great Tips and Strategies for Successful Mortgage Refinancing

By Sabado Domingo

Whenever interest rates are rising, it's essential to be aware that the sooner you make the decision to refinance your mortgage, the better price you can expect to get. But this doesn't mean mortgage refinancing should be taken lightly, as it's a ...

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December 11, 2019

5 Money Saving Tips Your Mortgage Broker Doesn’t Want You to Know

By Sabado Domingo

Buying a home is a big decision and you do not want to make a mistake while you are home shopping. That's why lots of people turn to mortgage brokers to help them through the process of finding a loan. In order to help you avoid being taken advantage ...

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November 15, 2019

6 House Upgrades That Increase Property Values

By Sabado Domingo

The US home improvement market is strong at about $400 billion dollars per year. Many homes and rentals that once sat empty are now filling burgeoning housing needs. Those homes are often in need of renovation and house upgrades. Did you invest ...

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September 20, 2019

5 Awesome Benefits of Buying a Condo

By Sabado Domingo

Do you want to buy a home, but just don't have the money for it? Then consider buying a condo. Condos tend to be a lot cheaper than the average home and offer up a lot of great benefits. So, what are the benefits of buying a condo? Read on to ...

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September 13, 2019

How to Be Smart When Selling Your Mortgage Note

By Enero Febrero

So you've decided to sell your mortgage note. If you have never sold a mortgage note before, it can be difficult to know where to start. A mortgage note is a document that is signed at the closing of a mortgage that obligates the homebuyer to ...

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September 13, 2019

5 Creative Financing Options to Help You Buy a Home

By Sabado Domingo

The average American can no longer afford a home in around three-quarters of the country. And that's probably not surprising to anyone. On the one hand, the shocking increase in property prices has left many Americans in crippling debt, ...

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September 4, 2019

The Best and Worst Home Renovations for Maximizing Return On Investment

By Jennifer Landis

As a homeowner, you have a lot of freedom when it comes to how you make your home look. If you're living in your forever home, then renovate to your heart's content. But if you think there may be a chance you could end up selling your home one ...

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September 3, 2019

5 Crucial Tips for Purchasing Rental Property

By Enero Febrero

If you've ever played the "what would you do if you won the lottery" game, people always tend to have great answers. Some would quit their job and travel around the world. Others would buy a big house and lots of fun toys. But then, there is ...

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August 16, 2019

5 Things You Need to Know About Your Mortgage When Getting a Divorce

By Tex Freitag

You finally have your dream home, but not your dream marriage; and getting a divorce could mean losing it. What happens with your mortgage during a divorce? Can you keep your home? Do you split the costs? Or should you sell? Here is everything you ...

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July 24, 2019

When Is the Right Time to Buy a House, and What Purchasing Options Do You Have?

By Tex Freitag

Millennials have been slow to enter the home buying world; many carry huge debts from their college education. Others are still recovering from the Great Recession. Their hesitancy has confused the markets for new and previously-owned homes. The ...

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June 24, 2019

What Is So Great About Living in Vancouver?

By Enero Febrero

Are you ready to settle down? Perhaps you're looking at where you want to purchase a home and Vancouver, Canada is at the top of your list. If so, you're on the right track! Vancouver is a beautiful city in British Columbia and a great place to live. ...

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June 21, 2019

Online Mortgage Deals: They’re Not Your Parents’ Home Loan

By Sabado Domingo

It's a pretty safe bet that when your parents were buying their first house, the only way to get a mortgage was to go directly to a bank -- or search around town for one of only a few mortgage brokers willing to help. Thankfully, times have ...

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April 10, 2019

Why Many People Are Choosing to Buy a Villa for Their Next Home

By Enero Febrero

Villas are the ultimate homes to live in. Modern villas are made from high quality building materials and user-friendly appliances, which makes the living experience even sweeter. These homes are designed for maximum comfort and habitability via the ...

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March 20, 2019

How Spending Money Can Help Your House Fetch a Higher Sale Price

By Tex Freitag

Putting a house up for sale is a lot more complicated than putting a 'For Sale' sign outside your house and phoning up a few real estate agents to manage the property. For one, there's the task of finding another place to stay while the house is ...

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February 6, 2019

What Services Does a Mortgage Licensing Company Offer?

By Tex Freitag

Looking to become a loan officer? Want to work at a financial institution, or expand the services offered by your current company? Many people do not accomplish this all on their own; they may use the services provided by a mortgage licensing ...

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January 11, 2019

4 Home Financing Options for People with Poor Credit

By Sabado Domingo

We've all heard the countless horror stories from our friends with poor credit. A poor credit score can absolutely ruin your finances and any future plans you may have had; this includes your ability to buy a new home or car, and can even affect your ...

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December 21, 2018

When Is the Best Age to Buy Your First Home?

By Tex Freitag

While there really isn't a "best age" to buy your first home, according to a study by Bankrate.com, everyone except the oldest Americans said the best time to buy your first home is at the age of 28. As a point of reference, the median age for ...

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November 22, 2018

5 Things Every Student Must Know Before Renting Their First Apartment

By Alkire Leanna

The excitement of leaving home and going to college is a feeling that most students experience when they're making that big change in their lives. Many students rejoice over the fact that they'll be away from home where there are no house ...

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August 16, 2018

Grandfather Says: Here’s a Clever Way to Change Neighborhoods

By RD Blakeslee

Grandfather says he moved his house once. When the road in front of it was widened, he moved it out of the way, up to the top of a hill on his place. That was before the family moved where we have been for 40 years now. Grandfather learned a ...

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June 14, 2018

Here Are a Few Basic Factors to Consider When Shopping for a Home Loan

By Enero Febrero

Today, almost everyone understands that the last recession had its roots in domestic mortgage borrowing. Many home loans were effectively toxic and were almost completely dependent upon the increase in real estate values providing lenders with their ...

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May 8, 2018

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