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June 21, 2018
Words from a Wise Real Estate Investor
No… that wise real estate investor is not me. This advice comes from someone with a ton more experience than me and much richer than me. My dad’s cousin, Frank, was a very successful real estate investor, and he offered this advice…
June 14, 2018
What is Happening with Interest Rates?
Today was another day that people in the finance industry anticipate: another Fed meeting. The announcement is that rates went up by .25% today, but that doesn’t mean your mortgage rate is up .25%. This has been a common trend and is…
June 7, 2018
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…
May 31, 2018
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…
May 24, 2018
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…
May 16, 2018
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…
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