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Sep 182 min

The Benefits of Using a Local Mortgage Lender

Last month, we chatted about the benefits of a strong relationship between your real estate agent and mortgage lender. If you've...

Aug 74 min

The Benefits of a Lender-Agent Relationship

Home buyers typically look to their real estate agent for a lender recommendation. Real estate agents often refer their homebuyers to a...

Jul 293 min

How to Lower Your Debt-to-Income Ratio for Your Mortgage

When it comes time to apply for a mortgage, your lender first looks at your financial health. They ask for proof of income, review a copy...

May 203 min

The Pros and Cons of An Assumable Mortgage

An assumable mortgage is a type of home financing arrangement where the terms of an outstanding mortgage are transferred from the current...

Apr 112 min

What Is Home Equity?

For today’s blog post, let’s dig into home equity, or your personal financial investment in your home. More home equity is always the...

Jan 52 min

A Housing Market Update to Kick Off 2024!

Happy New Year! There’s no better way to kick off 2024 than with an update on the housing market. So let’s get to it! A good indicator of...

Aug 26, 20232 min

Is the Housing Market Going to Crash?

The housing market has been a hot topic in recent years. With the pandemic lockdown and the shift to a work-from-home mentality, home...