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What Is A Second Mortgage and Its Benefits?

When you get a second mortgage, you use your home as collateral to gain access to cash locked up in the value of your home.

Get the Facts About Escrow Shortages

An escrow account is for making payments toward your real estate fees like taxes and insurance. It helps make these fees more manageable through monthly installments rather than paying a large lump sum when these bills are due.

The Basics of Buying A Foreclosed Home

Curious about buying a foreclosed home? Here's what you need to know to get started.

Your Guide to Refinancing Your Condo

A condo refi is similar to refinancing any other home. The lender will look at your income, assets, and credit to ascertain your qualification. Plus, the condo will also be appraised to determine the property value. However, since there are more variables when refinancing a condo, such as shared amenities, lenders usually conduct a condo review.

Home Inspection 101: A Homebuyer’s Guide

Let's take a closer look at the home inspection process so you know what to expect, and what the inspection does and does not include.

How To Remove Mortgage Insurance From Your Home Loan

Read this post to learn the factors that determine if and when you can get rid of your mortgage insurance.

5 Best Renovations to Increase Your Home's Value (Plus 3 Worst)

While some remodeling projects add value to your home, others do little to increase it and may even make your home less desirable to potential homebuyers.

Secrets to Winning A Bidding War In Real Estate

Low supply happens when there's an abundance of buyers but not enough houses for all of them. Many call it a

New FHA Loan Limits for 2021

New FHA loan limits were recently announced, which is good news for home buyers and those looking to refinance their current loans.

Does Buying A House Help Raise Your Credit Score?

Does buying a house help or hurt your credit score? Read to find out.

First-Time Home Buyers Must Avoid These Mistakes

Read and share this article with other first-time home buyers to help them spot these common errors before making them.

"How Long Does It Take To Purchase a Home?"

Let's take a closer look at the homebuying timeline so that you can better prepare for the exciting transition.

"Is a Home Equity Loan Right For Me"

In this article, you'll learn what home equity loans are and how to qualify.

What Do Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Actually Do?

In this article, you'll learn how the two companies operate and how they impact the mortgage market.

Helpful Hints For Buying A New Condo From A Developer

Are you thinking about making an offer on a new condo construction? Read this article to find out some helpful tips.