The Rapid Rescore Request

You hear over and over that before you go out shopping for a new home you should get preapproved. Many people think it is to make sure that you...

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How to step up your mortgage purchase game

With the spring market getting an early head start it will most likely be a hot month for those selling in the next few months. If you are a...

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Homebuyers: How Lenders Assess Credit

As you’re probably aware, most lenders use the FICO® scoring system to assess a homebuyer’s creditworthiness. This so-called “credit score,” which ranges between a low of 300 and a...

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How to Avoid Hiring Movers

The average cost to hire a full-service moving company to pack and transport your belongings is about $12,230, yet 35 million Americans relocate every year. With rates this high,...

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How to save for a house while renting

It can seem nearly impossible to save for a house when a large portion of your income goes toward rent. But the truth is you can save for a...

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How to Budget for a Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel is one of the best investments you can make for an older residence, and it has some of the highest returns of any home renovation. In...

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Protecting Your Home from a Burglary

A burglary occurs about every 15 seconds in the U.S., but this doesn’t mean that you have to turn your home into an impenetrable fortification to keep intruders away....

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6 Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

There are several ways in which you can make your home more attractive to sell. Here are six do-it-yourself tips to improving curb appeal.

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Understanding FHA Loans

First time home buyers often have challenges securing an affordable loan. Thankfully there’s a loan that helps low income buyers even if their credit is not so great: it’s...

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Locking In Your Interest Rate

“Locking-in” is an essential, yet simple step in the home buying process. Your loan officer will talk to you about “locking-in” after you have chosen your loan program (for...

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