Fundamentals
What You Need to Know About Your Mortgage Rate-Shopping Window
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Did you know that the majority of lenders use your FICO score when determining your ability to manage money? If you're considering getting any type of loan (personal, home, even auto), that's important information to know, as you'll have a better understanding of the judging criteria and how actions affect your score, like rate shopping.Let's say y...
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Buying a Home
What Is a Special Warranty Deed?
In real estate transactions, a special (limited) warranty deed provides a medium level of protection to the buyer.
Buying a Home
Insight Into Seller Concessions
Offering concessions can be a powerful tool for sellers by making their home more attractive to buyers.
Fundamentals
What Is a Real Estate Broker? Definition, Types, and Duties
Real estate brokers have a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry, which they use to guide you through every step.
Fundamentals
FHA Construction Loan Requirements
Are you looking to have a house built? Today we’ll discuss the critical requirements for the FHA construction loan.
Energy Saving Tips
5 Ways to Naturally Cool Your Home in Summer
Beat the heat without breaking the bank.
Solar News
Biden Announces Two-Year Pause on Solar Panel Tariffs
Experts agree solar could be the key to offsetting inflation.
Solar Basics
Don't Install Solar Before Reading This
These expert tips are considered absolute musts.
Green Living
3 Unexpected Benefits of Energy Efficiency
Conservation's far-reaching perks!
Mortgage News
Mortgage Rates and Listing Prices Just Dropped at the Same Time
Now's the time to strike for both homebuyers and refinancers alike.
Home Improvement
Summer Home Improvement Projects: Bang for the Buck
Plans we have been dreaming up all winter now have the time and sunlight to be realized, but think small and smart so you don’t miss out on the season’s fun.
Solar Basics
When Is the Best Time to Go Solar?
If you are considering renewable energy, read this first!
Home Buying
Rising Mortgage Rates Are Actually Good for Buyers—Fact or Fiction?
Believe it or not, this is looking like a cold hard fact.
Mortgage News
Home Sales Are Up, But What Does That Mean for Mortgage Rates?
With spring just around the corner, new homeowners wonder if rates under 3% are still out there.
Mortgage Refinance
How a "No Closing Costs" Refinance Really Works
Though you may have the option to sweep closing costs out of sight, don't push them out of mind.
Mortgage Refinance
Do This If You Have 3+ Years Left on Your ARM
In a time of low rates, refinancing can put homeowners into a more comfortable, predictable fixed-rate mortgage.
Debt Consolidation
Here Are the Best VA Refi Options for 2022
We break it all down here.
Home Equity
Turn Your Cash-Out Refi Into Riches With This One Simple Trick
Mortgage experts agree: 2022 is the year to cash-out refi into stock gold.
Mortgage Refinance
Watch for These 3 Things When Shopping for a Refi
Comparing offers is most effective when you know what might be hiding in the details.
Home Loan
Is This the Last Time We'll See Mortgage Rates Dip?
Why refinancing right now might be the only move to make.
