Blog Category - Featured Articles

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20 Tips For First Time Home Buyer

Posted by Shefali Raghav on Jul 23, 2018

Buying a home for the first time is very exciting - no more renting. Here are 20 easy steps you can follow to simplify the process and get you on the way to finding your perfect dream home....Read More

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How to Apply For a Mortgage Loan

Posted by Shefali Raghav on Jul 19, 2018

There are five key steps in applying for your loan. Once you have a finalized contract, it's time to apply for your loan. Now that you know the purchase price and the property address, you can work with your loan officer to complete your loan application, discuss rates and lock options, and select the loan program that best meets your needs....Read More

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5 Ways to Save Money to Purchase a Home

Posted by Eric Skates on Jul 11, 2018

One of the most common reasons people choose to rent versus buy is that they struggle to save money for a...Read More

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Why You Should Be Buying (Not Renting) Your Home

Posted by Eric Skates on Jun 20, 2018

Many people are stuck between the option of whether they should rent a home or buy one. While there are pros...Read More

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FSBO's: Why Using a Realtor is the Best Choice

Posted by Eric Skates on Jun 6, 2018

We have all heard the term "FSBO", but do you really know exactly what it means? Of course, it is an acronym...Read More

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Buying a Home: Giving Your Credit the Boost You Need

Posted by Eric Skates on May 30, 2018

Making the decision to buy a home is one of the most exciting times of anyone's life! However, if you realize...Read More

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11 Essential Tools for Every DIY Homeowner

Posted by Eric Skates on May 17, 2018

There is nothing more rewarding or exciting than becoming a first-time homeowner. You worked hard to make...Read More

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Understanding Home Owner's Associations

Posted by Eric Skates on May 9, 2018

When you're looking to buy your first home, the search starts wide. You want a certain number of bedrooms,...Read More

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Seven Tips to Prepare Your New Home for Moving Into

Posted by Eric Skates on May 2, 2018

There are many different ways to move. Some people move in an incredibly stressful and rushed way as they...Read More

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Turning a Major Home Repair into a Renovation Opportunity

Posted by Eric Skates on Apr 18, 2018

Sometimes something happens to your home that you didn't intend, didn't plan for, and will need to get...Read More

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3 Tips for Finding the Right Home as a Single Parent

Posted by Eric Skates on Feb 14, 2018

As a single parent, you no doubt face many unique challenges. One of these may be finding a new home...Read More

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3 Tips for Making Your Home a SMART Home

Posted by Eric Skates on Feb 7, 2018

Architects are designing new homes as Smart Homes. What does this mean? It means that they are installing devices that make homes more energy-efficient and more secure....Read More

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Is It Time To Refinance?

Posted by Eric Skates on Jan 24, 2018

If you're a current homeowner who feels like you're spending too much on your monthly mortgage payment, it may be time to look into refinancing your loan....Read More

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The Government Shut Down and Your Mortgage

Posted by Eric Skates on Jan 20, 2018

The government has officially shut down and with that comes concern all around for what...Read More

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3 Mortgage Programs That Offer No Money Down

Posted by Eric Skates on Jan 17, 2018

3 Mortgage Programs That Offer No Money Down The number one factor that prevents most non-homeowners back from applying for a home loan, is a myth. The myth is that you must have 20% or more to put down on your home. That is simply not true....Read More