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Home Equity Reaches Record Highs- 6 Ways to Put Your Equity to Use

Home Equity Reaches Record Highs- 6 Ways to Put Your Equity to Use

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Homes with a mortgage gained an average of $26,300 in equity during the last three months of 2020 versus a

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3 Things Self-Employed People Need to Know When Securing a Mortgage in 2021

3 Things Self-Employed People Need to Know When Securing a Mortgage in 2021

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The term self-employed includes those that own 25% or more of any business entity, corporation, LLC, etc.,

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2020 Tax Preparation Checklist If You Own Rental Properties

2020 Tax Preparation Checklist If You Own Rental Properties

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Real estate tax rules can vary greatly depending on the type of property and form of ownership, such as an

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Everything Homeowners Need to File Their Tax Return in 2021

Everything Homeowners Need to File Their Tax Return in 2021

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Whether you’re an existing homeowner, recently bought a new home, or decided to refinance your home in

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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Purchase or Refinance Your Home in 2021

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Purchase or Refinance Your Home in 2021

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With spring on the horizon and vaccines becoming more widely available, a return to normalcy could be

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Here’s Why Your Refinance Mortgage Might Have a Higher Rate Than Your Purchase Mortgage

Here’s Why Your Refinance Mortgage Might Have a Higher Rate Than Your Purchase Mortgage

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As of December 1, 2020, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has introduced a new refinancing fee,

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Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market

Four Expert Views on the 2021 Housing Market

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The housing market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we

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How to Handle Student Loan Debt When Buying a Home

How to Handle Student Loan Debt When Buying a Home

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Student loan debt can discourage potential homebuyers in a variety of ways. Between raising your

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Here’s Why Big Banks Are No Longer the Best Place for a Jumbo Loan

Here’s Why Big Banks Are No Longer the Best Place for a Jumbo Loan

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Jumbo mortgageinterest rates have hit record lows twice in the past month. With rateshovering

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Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

Don’t Let Buyer Competition Keep You from Purchasing a Home

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This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers. Current homeowners,

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8 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell This Winter

8 Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell This Winter

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The real estate market typically slows down in the winter, but experts are calling for a robust market during

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Is a 15-Year Fixed Mortgage the Best Option for You?

Is a 15-Year Fixed Mortgage the Best Option for You?

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There’s plenty of advice circulating online on why a 15-year mortgage is a better choice compared to a

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Additional Reasons Why Real Estate Inventory is So Low

Additional Reasons Why Real Estate Inventory is So Low

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Inventory is one of the biggest challenges in the current housing market. As there are more buyers searching

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What Buyers Want in an Evolving Real Estate Market

What Buyers Want in an Evolving Real Estate Market

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Millennials, or those in their late twenties and thirties, are leading the surge of home buying as

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How Low Rates are Increasing Buying Power More Than You May Think

How Low Rates are Increasing Buying Power More Than You May Think

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Mortgage rates have hit record lows over the past few months. As a result, you may be able to afford a more

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