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Common Causes that Lead to Water Damage in the Home
In today’s video, I talked to Scott Peterson about the most common things that lead to water damage in the home. Scott is with Home Perfect Restoration, so he’s seen all of the issues that can lead to a need for home…
Jumbo Loans: Are They Available for Today’s Real Estate Market?
We’ve talked about the topic of jumbo lending a few times in the past. But, I feel like I’ve been receiving more questions about this topic lately. So, I wanted to take a minute to discuss this subject in today’s video. What…
It’s Graduation Time! Who is Thinking about Downsizing?
It’s that time of year: high school students are graduating and preparing to move to college. At the same time, recent college graduates are moving away to start their careers. This topic touches the hearts of my wife and I because three…
Student Loans and Mortgages – What You Need to Know
The topic of students loans is often brought up by customers, with many people wanting to know how their loans will relate to getting pre-approved and approved for a mortgage. According to the statistics, student loan debt has now surpassed revolving debt…
Perspective in Mortgage Rates: How Current Rates Compare to the Past
Today I want to bring some perspective on interest rates, helping you see the whole picture of the mortgage industry. Rates have been on an uptrend for 18 months, with a little bit of normal volatility along the way. Short-Term and Long-Term…
Mortgages and Manufactured Homes: What You Need to Know
Manufactured homes have a few unique things that need to be considered for the mortgage. In the past, we didn’t deal with many transactions that involved manufactured homes. But, I’m seeing more of them come through. So, I thought it would be…