Whether you’re considering buying an existing home or purchasing a tract of land on which to build a new home, both options require considerable research. Both options also have some important differences you should be aware of so that y...
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Title insurance is indeed an insurance policy but is only needed when financing a home or refinancing a home loan. For the relatively few times someone can take out a home loan, the concept and utility of title i...
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Record-low mortgage interest rates have been a boon for buyers on a budget, even luring those who have been on the sidelines into the housing market. But that influx of buyers has made an already severe housing shortage wor...
Ever wonder how mortgage lenders set interest rates for their loan programs each and every business day? Wonder why some lenders quote the exact same rate for the exact same program? Maybe why one lender is lower than others? Here’s some...
Mortgage rates are very low, so it must be time to refinance your home, right? While that will be the case for some borrowers, local lenders are taking a cautious stance.
It depends
“When you quote a rate, everybody wants the...
I’m sure you’ve heard – lenders don’t have any money, they are not funding loans, We cant record deeds and in general the sky is falling in regards to lending and the rest of the world… Right?
Well, ...
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Mortgage rates have just dropped to the lowest level in almost 50 years, compelling both homeowners and home buyers to get off the couch to take advantage of record-level savings on their mortgage.
“The aver...
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No matter how many episodes of “House Hunters” or “Love It or List It” you've watched, buying a home inevitably comes with surprises. Though a sharp real estate agent will help you navigate these hidden challenge...