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10 Tips to Secure the Best Interest Rate on your Mortgage

Article originally published December 13th, 2017. Updated February 16th, 2023. Buying a home is an extensive process. It includes marshaling your assets, reviewing your credit—and potentially trying to improve it—and shopping for a house that meets your wants and needs. That’s all before you enter the process of applying for a mortgage and considering your... Read More

| February 16, 2023

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3 Times to Consider Tapping Into Your Home Equity
As the market recovers and home equity is once again on the rise,... Read More

February 15, 2015

5 Signs You Need a New Real Estate Agent
When you are in the process of buying a home or getting ready to ... Read More

February 14, 2015

10 States Where Home Repossessions Are on the Rise
Mortgage lenders started spring cleaning early this year, as they... Read More

February 12, 2015

4 Annoying Mortgage Hurdles & How to Overcome Them
Banks want you to believe getting a mortgage these days is easier... Read More

February 11, 2015

How to Buy a House at the Right Price
The housing market is making a comeback in many parts of the coun... Read More

February 10, 2015

The Mortgage Mistake You May Not Realize You’re Making
It’s no secret you need cash on hand to get a mortgage, but you... Read More

February 4, 2015