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Tag: second-time homebuyer (43 Articles)

November 20, 2024 | 4 minute read

Holiday Spending vs Homebuying: How to Balance Your Budget

With the holiday season comes celebrations, traveling and gathering with loved ones. While this is a treasured time of year for many, it can be straining on a budget. Increased spending on gifts, decorations, parties and travel costs are to be expected during this time. If you’re planning to ... More

November 7, 2024 | 3 minute read

Understanding Seasonal Trends in Home Prices

As consumers, many of the goods and services we buy and sell have prices and values that fluctuate based on the season. For example, you may be able to score a better deal on a speedboat in the middle of winter than if you were to buy it in the ... More

October 17, 2024 | 2 minute read

How And When to Refinance Your Mortgage

Understanding how and when to refinance your mortgage is crucial for maximizing savings and reaching your financial goals. Homeowners might consider refinancing for a variety of reasons based on their unique situation and circumstances. Most commonly, refinancing is done with the goal of securing a lower interest rate, shortening the ... More

October 17, 2024 | 1 minute read

An Introduction to VA Home Loans

Thank You For Serving Our Country Get up to 100% home financing as part of your military service benefits. VA Home Loans First and foremost, VA home loans are a benefit that America’s veterans and active duty ... More

October 4, 2024 | 3 minute read

Contingent vs Pending Property Listings

Throughout your house hunting journey, you’re likely to come across the terms “pending” and “contingent”. While they may seem interchangeable, these terms describe two different stages of the real estate transaction process. Understanding these terms is important to homebuyers as they can help determine how close a property is ... More

September 28, 2024 | 1 minute read

Your Guide to Renovation Home Loans

You should never settle for less than your dream home. If you find one that’s “close enough” if it had a little tweak here or an improvement there, you can still finance a home and your improvements ... More

September 7, 2024 | 1 minute read

Jumbo Home Loans

For when your dream house in the perfect location runs a little higher than conforming loan limits ($806,500 for a single family home), we’re here to help! Are you in the market for a home in an area where prices are ... More

August 22, 2024 | 5 minute read

Understanding Mortgage Math: How to Use a Mortgage Calculator

For many of us, buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions we make in our lifetime. Understanding what goes into a mortgage payment, and the math involved in the mortgage process will help you make more informed decisions throughout your home-buying journey and beyond. Whether you’re ... More

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