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April 10, 2014
The Spring Selling and Buying Season is Here
It definitely appears that the “Spring Selling Season” may have finally arrived. According to the National Home Sales Snapshot, which was released by DataQuick, existing home sales improved for the third time in the past five weeks, including a 1.6% increase in…
April 3, 2014
A Few Words on Appraisals
There always seems to be questions and concerns regarding appraisals, and the process has changed a bit in the past few years. Hopefully this video will answer most of your questions but feel free to contact me directly if you’d like more…
March 27, 2014
Possible Good News for Homeowners and Tax Benefits
There is some potential positive news for homeowners that focuses on popular tax benefits, including write-offs for energy-saving improvements, mortgage insurance premiums, and the benefit allowing for mortgage debt forgiveness. If you didn’t already know, there were 50+ corporate and individual tax…
March 19, 2014
The Truth About VA Loans
For years, veterans attempting to buy homes using Veterans Administration (VA) loans have faced problems getting their offers accepted. Much of this is due to a general misunderstanding of the VA loan process and the perception that a VA buyer is less…
March 13, 2014
The Importance of Estate Planning
One decision that most homeowners would rather not think about deals with estate planning. But we all must realize how important it is to protect, preserve, and manage your estate if you become incapacitated or pass away. When is the right time…
March 4, 2014
Jobs Reports and Interest Rates
Economic reports and data are released on a daily basis. Pending expectations for these reports will often dictate market conditions and could impact interest rates. Working with a mortgage lender who closely monitors these reports can be critical if you are looking…
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