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March 21, 2018
Fed Rate Hike: What it Means for Mortgage Rates
It’s that time again. Today is the 2nd day of the Fed meeting; it’s the first meeting with Jay Powell as our new Fed Reserve chairman. Every time there is a meeting, I talk about this topic. This month is no different…
March 14, 2018
Wire Fraud: A Serious Concern in the Real Estate Industry
Today’s topic is a little disheartening, but it is an important subject that needs to be addressed: wire fraud. Home buyers are wiring thousands of dollars and can be easy targets for fraudsters. So, today’s tips are focused on steps that can…
March 8, 2018
Self-Employed and Looking to Purchase Real Estate?
There are many benefits of self-employment, but some entrepreneurs are worried about how their income will qualify for a real estate purchase. We work with all kinds of self-employed home buyers, and everyone has their own set of circumstances. In today’s mortgage…
February 28, 2018
Surprising Options for Low Down Payments
Just because you want to buy a home, doesn’t mean that you need to have a big down payment. Today, I want to look at low down payment solutions that can help you get into a home sooner than you think is…
February 21, 2018
Solutions for Move-Up Buyers
In the past eight years, the real estate industry has been growing, and many homeowners have gained quite a bit of equity in their properties. As a result, we are seeing more move-up buyers come through. What that means is the homeowners…
February 14, 2018
How to Get Top Dollar for Your Listings
The current real estate market is seeing an increasing number of discount brokerages. What are you doing to set yourself apart from the crowd? There are many discount offerings with people offering a flat fee and different price structures. It can be…
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