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July 13, 2017
Is it a Still a Good Time to Buy Real Estate?
Since most real estate prices are elevated right now, many people are asking the same question: is it still a good time to buy real estate? Whether you are preparing to buy your first home or you feel like it is time…
July 6, 2017
Data to Show the Strength of the Housing Market
As the market moves up and down, many people ask me about the outlook for real estate. Will home prices and interest rates continue going up, or will things change soon? The best thing that we can do is look at trends…
June 29, 2017
Are You Gambling with Your Interest Rate?
This week, I am sharing my mortgage tip from Vegas! My daughter is at a dance competition, and I am here to support her. As I’ve been here, I’ve thought about the way that gambling can relate to mortgages in certain situations….
June 21, 2017
No Closing Costs: Is it Too Good to Be True??
Have you seen the marketing ploys from mortgage companies that advertise no closing costs? Often, these marketing campaigns target homeowners who are interested in refinancing their mortgage. Don’t be fooled by messages that make claims that are too good to be true,…
June 15, 2017
The Fed Meeting: What Does it Mean for Mortgage Rates?
Yesterday was the second day of the Fed meeting, which means that it was the time when Janet Yellen announced a decision on the Fed Funds Rate. What does that mean for your mortgage? What is the Fed Meeting? Janet Yellen is…
June 7, 2017
Database Management and Self-Discipline
Having a database (Customer Relationship Management system, CRM) is just the first step to building a relationship with your clients. But, you will be losing out on potential business if you are paying for this monthly service without implementing the self-discipline to…
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