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First-time homebuyer grants and down payment assistance
First-time homebuyer grants and down payment assistance With homebuyer grants and down payment assistance (DPA) programs, you could be a homeowner sooner than you think. Widely available through state and local government agencies [...]
What if my mortgage pre-approval expires?
What if my mortgage pre-approval expires? Mortgage pre-approval is a written commitment of how much you’re qualified to borrow to buy a home. In a competitive market, pre-approval can give you an advantage over [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]