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How to become a homeowner
How to become a homeowner Are you counting down the days until you can become a first-time homeowner but aren’t sure where to begin? Before you start touring available homes, take time to make [...]
An introduction to accessory dwelling units (ADU)
An introduction to accessory dwelling units (ADU) More homeowners across the country are choosing to add accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to their properties than ever before. Freddie Mac recently identified a total of [...]
Is an FHA 203k loan for you?
Is an FHA 203k loan for you? Whether you're looking to make some modest updates to your kitchen, or a major overhaul to a home in severe need of modernization, home renovation allows you to [...]
What is a mortgage LE?
What is a mortgage LE? For most Americans, the third of October in 2015 was just another ordinary day, no different than any other. But for lenders, as well as people applying for a mortgage [...]
What does a mortgage loan officer’s assistant do?
What does a mortgage loan officer's assistant do? When you purchase a home, your first point of contact is most likely a Loan Officer, who will help you learn about your financing options, help [...]
What is the difference between an appraisal and an assessment?
What is the difference between an appraisal and an assessment? Real estate is filled with terms that sound similar but mean slightly different things. Take ‘appraisal’ and ‘assessment’ for example. While these do share [...]
What does a mortgage closer do?
What does a mortgage closer do? After your loan is approved by the Underwriter, it moves to the Mortgage Closer. At this point the loan is approaching the finish line! In this final step, [...]
How to find a real estate agent
How to find a real estate agent With the expertise to guide you through every stage of the buying and selling process, real estate professionals make a complex process easier. But with more real [...]
The best time to buy a home
The best time to buy a home Just like the changing leaves of autumn and rising temperatures of summer, real estate follows seasonal trends. If you’re in the market for a new home, there [...]
How to buy a home if you owe taxes
How to buy a home if you owe taxes If you’re in the market to buy a home while dealing with unpaid taxes, you might be wondering if your tax debt will affect [...]