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Buying Your First Home, a Step-by-Step Guide

Buying Your First Home, a Step-by-Step Guide

Buying Your First Home, a Step-by-Step Guide   Buying your first home can be daunting. Listen Money Matters notes that it’s an enormous investment both financially and emotionally. You’re looking for a place to call home, where you’ll feel safe, secure, h

Jul 22, 2022 | Purchasing a Home Credit

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Mortgage

6 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Mortgage

Mortgage interest rates have jumped more than two full percentage points in the past year and with home prices growing at record high paces, buying a home might seem more out of reach than ever for some people. The good news is that there are smart ways t

Jul 19, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

How Soon After Buying Can I Refinance the Mortgage of My Second Home?

How Soon After Buying Can I Refinance the Mortgage of My Second Home?

Maybe you bought a second home during the pandemic as a way to escape during lockdowns. Maybe you bought one to rent out part-time for extra income in today’s uncertain economy. And with home prices growing so quickly, you may be wondering if you can refi

Jul 12, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Vacation Home?

Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Vacation Home?

During the past two years, demand for vacation homes skyrocketed as cooped-up Americans sought out domestic getaways while the COVID-19 pandemic raged.  With travel restrictions mostly lifted, people are again venturing out all around the world. What does

Jul 05, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

What Does It Take to Get an Investment Property Loan?

What Does It Take to Get an Investment Property Loan?

When you’re trying to build your nest egg, diversifying with an investment property could help you build significant wealth. The housing market has proven to be a stable source of price appreciation and income generation over the long-term. By renting out

Jun 28, 2022 | Purchasing a Home

Love to Entertain?  Look for a

Love to Entertain? Look for a "Social" Home

Love To Entertain? Look For A “Social” Home   You may love spending time with friends and family for fun and festivities. But, when you live in a cramped house or apartment, you may skip having people over to your space. If you’re already in the market fo

Jun 21, 2022 | Purchasing a Home