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Jan
09
2019

Credit Score Requirements For 2019 Homebuyers
Your credit score is the first thing we review when applying for a home loan. While there are many factors involved in qualifying, your FICO is the most critical. The minimum credit score needed in 2019 to qualify depends mostly on the type of home loan you are looking to get. Generally...

Jan
02
2019

Is Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Worth It?
Paying off debt as soon as possible is always is a good thing --but does that rule also apply to mortgage debt? Is making an extra payment each month to pay off the mortgage early worth it? In this week's post, we'll explore the pros and cons of paying off the mortgage early. Not a homeowner...

Dec
27
2018

Increased Mortgage Rates --Should You Still Buy In 2019?
Does the news of rising rates make you second guess buying your first home in 2019? It shouldn't and here's why: Higher Rates But Not Frighteningly High With headlines that read "Feds Hike Up Mortgage Rates -- Highest Since 2014," it's no wonder that you doubt that it's a great time to buy...

Dec
19
2018

5 Secrets To Buying A Home You'll Love
Most tips for buying a home start with figuring out how much you can afford and applying for a home loan (which are great tips and we recommend you do both of those things when shopping for a new home). But what else is there? Are there lesser known tips for buying a home that can make a big...

Dec
12
2018

Buying Versus Building a Home: Which Is Cheaper?
Is it less expensive to buy or build a house? That's a question that many homebuyers have --whether their first-time buyers or looking for toward their next move. Considering that "buy-and-flip" investors are less active and many developers have slowed down a bit, you'll soon realize...

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