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3 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Climate and Weather Risks
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Florida hurricanes, earthquakes in California, tornadoes in the Midwest- there are geographical and weather
Read MorePutting Off Buying a Home Comes at a Price
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Buy now, or wait until rates decrease? That’s the question prospective homeowners are struggling to
Read MoreAvoid Becoming a Victim of These Latest Identity Theft Tactics
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Cybercriminals are diversifying their tactics and using stealthier methods to commit identity theft and
Read MoreCredit Card Debt Hits All-Time High: Should You Refinance to Consolidate?
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Americans have an absolute mountain of credit card debt- currently $986 billion, to be exact. On top
Read MoreWhy Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side
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The process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and driving home prices back up as buyers compete over the available homes.
Read MoreFacts, Not Headlines: Understanding the New Loan Level Price Adjustments
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Starting May 1, upfront fees for loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will see changes in the Loan
Read MoreSpring Cleaning: How to Sustainably Donate Your Unwanted Items
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With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, it seems like the perfect occasion to begin some spring cleaning.
Read MoreRates are Forecasted to Rise, Now Could Be a Good Time to Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM)
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It’s easy to understand why predictable, Fixed-Rate Mortgages are a popular choice. However, the
Read More12 Variables That Affect Your Mortgage Interest Rate
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Every transaction type and borrower’s individual financial profile can influence their borrowing costs.
Read MoreHome Buyer’s Edge: How to Get Your Offer Accepted in 3 Easy Steps
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Getting a Full Credit Approval can save you the frustration of getting your offers rejected in today’s
Read MoreYour Digital Legacy: Emergency SOS Features, Legacy Contacts, and More
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Setting up emergency features only takes a minute, but they can be vital in a crisis. Emergency SOS
Read MoreWhy Your Closing Costs May Surprise You
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According to this report from ClosingCorp, more than 50% of homebuyers are surprised by their closing costs.
Read MoreReal-Life Treasure: Checking Unclaimed Funds
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Most people have never heard of unclaimed funds, but if a business, government office, or other source owes
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Tenant-Occupied Properties
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Whether you’re purchasing or selling a tenant-occupied property, there are a handful of guidelines and
Read MoreWhat Typical Rent vs. Buy Comparisons Often Fail to Mention
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Typical rent vs. buy calculators, such as Freddie Mac’s, compare the total cost of renting and owning a
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