COVID-19, Mortgage Forbearance and the Next Steps
In March, the federal government put into law the CARES Act which helped affected homeowners put their mortgage into forbearance.[...]
The Advantages Of A Dual-Location Lifestyle
Commuting for hours in traffic on a daily basis is a waste of resources, time, and money. It is stressful[...]
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Tips On How To Get The Home You Want In A ‘Seller’s Market’
A "seller's market" happens when there are more potential buyers than homes for sale. In a seller's market, people looking[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 23rd, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets; the National Association of[...]
The Most Commonly Searched Household How-To Remedies
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility. Many of the responsibilities that people think about involve home maintenance.[...]
Culture Clash: Why Boomers Are Moving Back to Big Cities
"Baby Boomers," defined as people who were born between 1946-1964, are the wealthiest generation to ever retire, as well as[...]
The Risks And The Rewards Of Buying Homes In An ‘As-Is’ Condition
When considering buying a home in an "as-is" condition, the buyer takes all the risk of anything needed to bring[...]
How Growing, Multi-Generational Families Impact Home Design And Financing
There has been a surge in families who have multiple generations living together. In many cultures, children take care of[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 16th, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation and retail sales; the Federal Reserve released its post-meeting statement from its[...]
3 Traps First-Time Homebuyers Fall Into — And How To Avoid Them
When someone purchases their first home, this is a significant step. There are a number of issues that people need[...]
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FOMC Statement: Fed Holds Steady On Its Interest Rate Range
The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced its unanimous decision not to change to the current target[...]
How Much Do I Need To Start Investing In Real Estate?
It is important for everyone to diversify their investments and one of the assets that people often look toward is[...]
Can A Reverse Mortgage Impact Your Social Security Or Medicare Benefits?
One of the most common worries that people have is money. When it comes to those golden retirement years, many[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 9th, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending and multiple labor sector reports including private and public sector jobs[...]
5 Essential Tips For Painting A House
When someone makes the decision to purchase a home, they often want to add their own personal touch, style, and[...]
Should You Get A Second Mortgage To Pay For College?
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Case Shiller, FHFA Report Uptick In Home Price Growth In September
Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index showed 3.20 percent national home price growth in September, which was 0.10 percent higher than[...]
How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?
When someone is interested in buying a home, there are a number of factors that people need to consider. Some[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 2nd, 2019
Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, readings on new and pending home sales and weekly[...]
How Much Of A Down Payment Should I Make On My Home?
There are a lot of steps that people need to take when buying a home. One of the most common[...]
3 Crucial Questions To Ask Before You Co-Sign A Mortgage
A mortgage is a significant responsibility. For this reason, many people have someone co-sign with them on their mortgage. Before[...]
3 Signs You’re Not Ready To Buy A Home
Those who are looking at buying a home need to think about whether or not they are truly ready for[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 25th, 2019
Last week’s scheduled economic news releases included readings on builder sentiment from the National Association of Home Builders and. Commerce[...]
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How Much Money To Budget For Home Maintenance
Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities. One of these involves home maintenance. Sometimes, people are surprised by[...]
5 Essential Books To Read Before Starting In Real Estate
It is important for everyone to put money in a position to make money in order to make financial dreams[...]
Four Common Headaches Of A Homeowners Association
When you are looking to purchase a home, you might hear a lot about something called a homeowners association, often[...]
Three Important Benefits Of An Open Floor Plan
If you are looking for a new home, or if you are looking to renovate your existing home, you might[...]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 18th, 2019
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, testimony by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and weekly readings on mortgage[...]
How To Navigate The Changing Remodeling Market
Remodeling is a common project that homeowners take on. If you are looking to remodel your home, it is important[...]
How To Practice Electrical Safety Around Your Home
Electricity plays an important role in your home. It helps keep you warm, allows you to cook meals, and brightens[...]
4 Critical Tips To Consider When Hiring A Home Contractor
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 12th, 2019
Last week’s scheduled economic news included the Federal Reserve’s survey of loan officers and the University of Michigan’s report on[...]
How To Find Hot Markets For Real Estate Investment
Real estate investors who want to build up a strong investment portfolio always keep an eye out for hot markets,[...]
The 5 Most Common Dangerous Home Issues
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3 Positive Reasons To Get A 15-Year Mortgage
Most people can't pay for a home outright, so they finance it with a mortgage loan. 30-year mortgages are more conventional,[...]
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How Does My Existing Debt Affect Getting A New Mortgage?
Carrying debt is a common problem that people have. Some of the most common types of debt include student loans,[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 4th, 2019
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When’s The Best Time To Buy A House?
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What Is Passive Real Estate Investing?
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What is Owner Financing When Buying A Home?
There are many options when it comes to taking out a loan on a new home. One of the options[...]
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Common Reasons Why Buyers Are Denied A Mortgage
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 28th, 2019
Last week’s economic news included readings on sales of new and previously-owned homes and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage[...]
3 Ways To Avoid Mortgage Insurance
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Ways to Stay Safe During the Holidays
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Real Estate Tips for a First-Time Home Seller
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4 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Living Space
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 21st, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on builder confidence in housing market conditions,[...]
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review From Susan Poehler
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How To Get Your Free Annual Credit Report And Why You Need It
Your credit report influences whether or not you'll qualify for a mortgage and what kind of interest you'll pay on[...]
Pros and Cons of Replacing Your Roof Before a Listing
You might be wondering whether to replace your roof before listing your property. Most reputable real estate agents will advise[...]
What Exactly Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
PMI, which is also called private mortgage insurance, is protect that the lender may ask the buyer to purchase. In[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 15th, 2019
Last week’s economic releases included readings on inflation, an essay from Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan and the monthly[...]
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3 DIY Home Improvement Projects You Can Complete Before Thanksgiving
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How To Stage A House For A Faster Sale At A Higher Price
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The Most Popular Cities For Relocating To Get A Better Deal On A Home
Many people are looking to buy homes, not across the street, not somewhere else in town, but in other parts[...]
New FHA Financing Available For Condo Buyers That Has A Low Down Payment
Condominium owners and buyers have previously been at a disadvantage when trying to use the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) support[...]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 7th, 2019
Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending, and labor reports on public and private sector jobs and the[...]
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Top Tips For Having A Home That Is Also Your Office
Telecommuting has significantly changed the housing market. More people than ever before are working from home. Younger people are especially[...]
More Home Loan Options Now Available For Borrowers With Bad Credit
For a long time after the real estate housing crisis in 2008, buyers with a poor credit history had a[...]
How To Create A Home-Buying Partnership
Many want to have a home, yet find it difficult to afford one by themselves. Some people are forming home-buying[...]
4 Cool Green Material Ideas For Your New Home
If climate change is foremost in your mind, you may be interested in reducing your new home's carbon footprint. Choosing[...]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 30th, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller on home prices along with data on new and pending home sales.[...]
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Is It Possible To Have A Hurricane-Proof Home?
The recent total devastation of the Bahamas by hurricane Dorian reinforced the need for hurricane-proof homes in areas that are[...]
Case-Shiller: July Home Price Growth Hits Lowest Pace in 12 Years
Case-Shiller's National Home Price Index reported U.S. home prices grew by 3.20 percent year-over-year in July; as compared to year-over-year[...]
4 Reasons to Take Your Own Car When Viewing Homes
When you're in the market for a new home to buy, your real estate agent will likely invite you to[...]
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Expanding Opportunities For Home-Buying In ‘Opportunity Zones’
Opportunity Zones were created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to encourage investors with capital gains on other[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 23rd, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing market conditions, Commerce Department reports[...]
How To Crowdfund A Renovation Project
Crowdfunding came into prominence with the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act that President Obama signed into law during 2012[...]
Fed Policymakers Cut Key Rate Range by .25 Percent
The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee reduced its key short-term interest rate range one-quarter percent to 1.75 to 2.00[...]
NAHB: Home Builders Remain Confident
The National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index shows steady builder confidence in housing market conditions. September's index reading[...]
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New Home Prices Going Down Making Them More Affordable
Residential real estate developers in America are responding to a national slowdown in new home construction by building smaller homes[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 16th, 2019
Last week’s economic news included readings on inflation, core inflation and consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time[...]
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4 Simple Tips For Staying Organized With Kids
It can be challenging to be organized when you have children. But this is only because, as a devoted parent,[...]
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How Long Should I Spend Looking For a New Home?
Whether you've been looking for a home for a long time now, or you're just about to get started on[...]
Smooth Move: Do These Six Things When Transitioning Towns
It can be physically and emotionally challenging when moving from one town to another. There are lots of things going[...]
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Using Smart Home Technology To Help Sell It
Smart home technology is useful for many reasons. It improves security, helps improve energy-efficiency, and makes it more convenient for[...]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 9th, 2019
Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending, public and private-sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly reports[...]
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6 Smart Ways Hardware Can Upgrade Your New Home
Decorating and putting the finishing touches on your new home is definitely one of the most fun parts of moving.[...]
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review From SheepMox
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Four Key Injury Prevention Tips On Moving Day
It's more likely that someone will incur an injury on moving day than on an ordinary day. The reason is[...]
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Young Home Buyers Are A Growing Trend
A new group of young American adults is emerging as home buyers. These are the young adults who were born[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 3rd, 2019
Last week’s economic news included readings on home price trends, pending home sales and weekly readings on average mortgage rates[...]
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review From Elisa Schadmi
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Are Tiny Homes Here To Stay?
The average size of an American home has been increasing since the 1970s. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) reports that,[...]
Join Or Create A Real Estate Investors’ Pool For Fun And Profit
Many baby boomers are reaching retirement age. If they set up their financial planning well, while younger, they should have[...]
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Case-Shiller: June Home Prices Grew at Slowest Pace in 12 Years
Home price growth continued to slow in June according to Case-Shiller's 20-City Home Price Index. 17 cities reported higher home[...]
Should You Relocate A House To Improve Its Value?
What can be done with a house that is just perfect but it is in a bad neighborhood or a[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 26th, 2019
Last week's economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index and July readings on[...]
Another 5 Star Review For Bond Stret Mortgage!
Great experience throughout the process. Highly recommended. Thanks to James, Jessica, Jaime and yousef. -Roopa Priya
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Tips On Making Friends In Your New Neighborhood
It's often harder to make friends as an adult than it is when you're a child. It's even more challenging[...]
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review From Laura Dais
My husband and I are beyond grateful for the amazing attention and support we received at bond street from Alex[...]
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How To Maximize The Resale Value Of Your Home
There are a few things to consider, when selling a home, that will help you maximize your potential for a[...]
How To Maximize The Resale Value Of Your Home
There are a few things to consider, when selling a home, that will help you maximize your potential for a[...]
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Covenants, Codes and Restrictions?
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Boom Or Bubble? – Home Prices Hit Record Highs Across America
The rapidly rising home prices currently found in many parts of the United States make it seem like the Great[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 19th, 2019
Last week's economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index and July readings on[...]
Important Tips To Help Kids Adjust To The Move
Moving takes a certain amount of adjustment. Kids of all ages may need a little help getting used to the[...]
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Should You Brace For A Potential Market Downturn Next Year?
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A $400,000 Profit From Flipping A Single House?
Flipping homes is popular once again. It took about eight years after the Great Recession that started in 2006 for[...]
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How Important Is The Land Around A Potential Home?
When viewing a potential home, how much consideration should you give to the surrounding land? In many ways, the land[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 12th, 2019
Last week's economic releases included readings on consumer credit, job openings and weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless[...]
4 Simple Tips To Make Sure Your Home Smells Inviting
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How To Find Motivated Sellers In Your Real Estate Market
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New York Penthouse Sells For $238 Million – Is This A Real Estate Bubble About To Burst?
The most expensive home sold in America, so far, was a New York penthouse that sold for $238 million in[...]
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Fed Lowers Key Interest Rate For First Time Since Great Recession
The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced the first rate cut to its key interest rate range[...]
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review From Abigail Tavarez
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 5th, 2019
Last week's economic news included readings from Case-Shiller on home prices, pending home sales, construction spending and a post-meeting statement[...]
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Why Do People Stage Homes To Sell?
If you're selling your home, your real estate agent has likely advised you to stage your home to sell. But[...]
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Case-Shiller: Home Prices Growth Slows in March
Home price growth slowed again in May according to Case-Shiller home price indices. Home price growth slowed for the 14th[...]
What Is Eminent Domain?
Eminent domain is a law that gives the federal, state, county, and municipal governments in the United States the legal[...]
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The Community Reinvestment Act Explained In Simple Terms
The federal government adopted the Housing and Community Development Act in 1977, and the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) portion was[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 29th, 2019
Last week's economic reports included readings on sales of new and pre-owned homes and weekly reports on mortgage rates and[...]
Innovative Home Security Technology
For market value and the comfort of a home's occupants, home security is just as important as energy-efficiency. Innovation in[...]
The Monopoly Technique – How To Build Value By Acquiring Adjacent Properties
Have you ever played the classic board game called Monopoly? The object of the game is to collect all the[...]
What’s The Value Of Water?
When investing in real estate, few people think about water as a high priority. All of us have become used[...]
What Is A 1031 Tax Exchange?
A 1031 tax exchange is a legal way to defer paying capital gains when selling a property and then buying[...]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 22nd, 2019
Last week's economic reporting included readings from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, Commerce Department reports on[...]
5 Important Benefits Of Downsizing Your Home
After the children are all grown and moved out, the family home often feels excessively large and empty. If you're[...]
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The Incredible Value Of A Business Mentor
If someone says that they are a "self-made" success who did it all completely by themselves with no help from[...]
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NAHB: Housing Market Index Rises 1 Point in July
Home Builder sentiment rose one point in July according to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index. 2019[...]
How To Find Hot Real Estate Markets
A hot market in real estate is identified by a few things, which include higher prices, lower amounts of unsold[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 15th, 2019
Last week's economic releases included reports on inflation, core inflation and minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting held[...]
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4 Times When Laminate Flooring Is Better Than Hardwood
Hardwood flooring is considered a premium flooring material. It's natural, long-lasting, durable and comes in a wide assortment of colors,[...]
Making Money Buying Homes And More From Estate Sales
An estate sale is the sale of the property owned by a person after a person dies. This sale may[...]
3D Printing Used For Home Renovations And Construction
3D printing technology is a game-changer in the home construction business. Not only is the technology capable of printing a[...]
3D Printing Used For Home Renovations And Construction
3D printing technology is a game-changer in the home construction business. Not only is the technology capable of printing a[...]
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Rent-To-Own Opportunities For Those With Bad Credit
For those who have less than a stellar credit history; yet, who still want to have their own home, a[...]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 15th, 2018
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR), in its ongoing analysis of home sales statistics, believes that prices will continue to[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 1st, 2018
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 24th, 2018
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Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You?
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 17th, 2018
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 10th, 2018
Last week's economic news included readings on construction spending, along with public and private-sector jobs growth. The national unemployment rate,[...]
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4 Things You Should Know About Conventional Mortgage Rates
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4 Things You Should Know About Conventional Mortgage Rates
Securing the best conventional mortgage rate possible can pose a challenge for even veteran property buyers. Your mortgage rate will[...]
4 Things You Should Know About Conventional Mortgage Rates
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 4th, 2018
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 27th, 2018
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4 Things To Know About Homestead Exemptions
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 20th, 2018
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 13th, 2018
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 6th, 2018
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Should You Buy A Fixer Upper?
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 31st, 2018
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 23rd, 2018
Last week’s scheduled economic releases included readings from the National Association of Home Builders and Commerce Department readings on housing[...]
What Repairs To Request After A Home Inspection?
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5 Critical Tips For Buying In A Seller’s Market
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 16th, 2018
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Rebuilding Costs: Rethinking How Much Homeowners Insurance You Really Need
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 9th, 2018
Last week's economic releases included monthly readings on construction spending, public and private sector job growth and June's national unemployment[...]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 2nd, 2018
Last week's economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller housing market indices and data released on new and pending home sales.[...]
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 25th, 2018
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3 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Time House Hunting
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 18th, 2018
Last week's economic reports included the post-meeting statement by the Fed's Federal Open Market Committee along with readings on retail[...]
Is Buying A Short Sale Right For You?
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Fix and Flip: Forget What You See on Television
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Buying A Foreclosure: 5 Things To Know
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 11th, 2018
Last week’s economic reports included analyst assertions that U.S. housing markets are overvalued in over 50 percent of markets. Weekly[...]
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Long-Distance House Hunting Tips
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What To Know When Looking At Active Adult Communities
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What You Need To Know About Short Sales
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 4th, 2018
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Understanding Your Debt To Income Ratio
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 29th, 2018
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Smart Technology or Home Automation: What’s the Difference?
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Green Technology To Reduce Your Home’s Carbon Footprint
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Pet-Friendly Homes: Some Selling Do’s and Dont’s
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Selling Your Home FHA? Learn These Tips To Ensure A Smooth Closing
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5 Important Questions to Ask When Buying New Construction
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 14th, 2018
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Mortgage Market Update 5/10/18
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How To Turn A Profit Flipping Land Into Residential Property
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 7th, 2018
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Financing Your Solar Roof
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Understanding the Basic Interest Rates Difference Between Fixed and Variable
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5 Ways Millennial Buyers Can Snag Their Dream Home In This Sellers Market
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5 Key Factors That Affect Your Mortgage Rate
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 30th, 2018
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Five Reasons Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Sell
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The Home-Buying Closing Process in a Nutshell
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Solar Roof Panels: A Mainstream Option For Homeowners?
Do rooftop solar panels add value to a home, and are they cost-effective in terms of energy savings? The short[...]
Equity Loan and HELOC vs. Reverse Mortgage – What’s the Difference?
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 23rd, 2018
Last week's economic reports included readings on builder confidence, housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates[...]
Your Guide To Aging In Place Home Modifications
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Best Tax Deductible Home Improvements for Homeowners
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Pros and Cons of Adjustable Rate Mortgages
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Should You Pay Discount Points When You Get Your Mortgage?
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 16th, 2018
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The Humble Vegetable Garden: A Fun, Health-conscious Home Project for the Entire Family
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How The 2018 Tax Changes Can Affect Your Mortgage
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Manage These 3 Items Before Applying For A Mortgage
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 9th, 2018
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6 Money Making Tips For The First Time Home Seller
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Should You Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage For Your Home Purchase?
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First Time Home Buyer Webinar
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Questions and Answers Regarding The Veterans Loan Program
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The Younger Mortgage Market: Move Over Millennials, Gen Z Is Moving Into Home Ownership
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 2nd, 2018
Last week's economic releases included readings from Case-Shiller, pending home sales, and consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and[...]
7 Tips To Plan A Spring Yard ‘Tune-Up’ Before Listing A Home For Sale
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5 Tips For Prospective Buyers To Submit A Winning Offer
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5 “Hacks” That Will Help You MINIMIZE Your Down Payment and MAXIMIZE Your Return On Investment When You Buy Your First Home
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 26th, 2018
Last week's economic releases included readings on new and pre-owned home sales and the Federal Open Market Committee's customary post[...]
6 Top Trending Green Features To Consider When Remodeling
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What Changes Occurred In FHA And FNMA Rules During 2018?
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7 Excellent Ideas For Building An Eco-Friendly Home
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The Four Best Questions To Ask Before Refinancing Your Mortgage
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 19th, 2018
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Moving From An Apartment To A House? Here’s What You Need To Remember About Your Lease
The major problem that the vast majority of buyers will run into - especially when purchasing their first home -[...]
What Are The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Putting 20 Percent Down On A Home Purchase?
Several generations ago, lenders required home buyers to have a 20 percent down payment in order to get a mortgage.[...]
What Items Can Change My Mortgage Pre-Approval Status?
When you are purchasing a home, your lender may recommend you obtain a mortgage pre-approval before you find the home[...]
Can I Have A Co-Signer For My Mortgage Loan?
Like credit cards or car loans, some mortgages allow borrowers to have co-signers on the loan with them, enhancing their[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 12th, 2018
Last week's economic releases included reports on Non-Farm Payrolls, ADP payrolls, and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage[...]
Tired of Waiting for Summer? 3 DIY Projects That Will Keep You Busy Until the Weather Warms Up
Do you find yourself staring out the window, longing for an early sunrise, hot days and late evenings? With spring[...]
The Benefits of Using a Veterans (VA) Loan To Purchase Your Home
U.S. military veterans have opportunities to enjoy some richly-deserved benefits in other aspects of their lives, including some special options for financing[...]
Should You Improve Your Home Before Selling Or Not?
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 5th, 2018
Last week's economic releases included readings on new home sales, pending home sales and Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. Construction spending[...]
Can Your Waistline Be Affected By Your Kitchen Colors?
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Should You Get Pre-Qualified Or Pre-Approved For Your New Home Purchase?
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DIY Home Improvement: A Much Better Bedroom in Just a Few Hours
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“Will you pay part of my zillow bill?… So we can share the leads?”
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How To Successfully Use Your Down Payment to Achieve Your Home Buying Goals
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 26th, 2018
Last week’s economic releases included minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting, a report on January sales of pre-owned homes[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 26th, 2018
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3 Great Homebuying Tools Millenials Have Available to Them Right Now
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3 Tips To Consider When Buying A Home With An FHA Mortgage
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Questions and Answers Regarding Escrow Accounts
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 20th, 2018
Last week's weeks economic releases included readings on the NAHB Housing Market Index, housing starts and building permits issued and[...]
Realtor Training – “Fixer Upper” Mortgages Deep Dive (FHA203k, Homestyle Reno)
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Recently Inherited a Home That You Don’t Need? Here’s How to Get It Sold Without Too Much Stress
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Why Should One Consider Refinancing Their Mortgage Now?
Refinancing a mortgage is a golden opportunity to lock in today's low interest rate for the next 15 or 30[...]
4 Home Improvement Shortcuts That Can Lead to Disaster — and How to Avoid Them
Are you starting to get the renovation itch? With spring on the way, you might be tempted to launch those[...]
What You Need to Know About Mortgage Insurance
Homeowners insurance and title insurance may not be the only kinds of insurance you need when you buy a home.[...]
When Is the Right Time to Buy Your First Home? Use This Easy 4 Point Checklist
Are you growing tired of renting? Or perhaps you've recently graduated from college and are looking to set down some[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 12th, 2018
Jerome "Jay" Powell was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Reserve amidst wild fluctuations in U.S. stock markets. Analysts[...]
Down Payments 101: Is It Worth It to Put More Than 20 Percent Down?
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Going Solar: 3 Reasons Why Solar Panels Should Be Your 2018 Home Improvement Project
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3 Completely False Myths About Reverse Mortgages That Need to Be Debunked
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Landlord Squeezing You for yet Another Rent Increase? It’s Time to Buy a Starter Home
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Mortgage 101: Things NOT To Do When Applying For A Loan
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NAHB: Builder Confidence Outstrips Pre-Bubble Highs
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Mortgage 101: Understanding ‘PITI’ and What Goes in to Your Monthly Payments
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You Ask, We Answer: How Do I Know If It’s a Good Idea to Refinance My Mortgage?
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3 Key Ways That Driverless Cars Are Going to Reshape How We Design and Use Our Homes
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Thinking About Purchasing An Investment Property? Here Are Some Tips On How To Avoid Buying A Money Pit.
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Single and Considering a New Home? Here’s What You’ll Need to Know About Your Mortgage
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Let’s Talk Closets: Why a Walk-in Closet Is a Must Have for Any New Home Buyer
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The Easy 3-Step Guide to Get Started With Real Estate Investing
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Buying a New Home? Make Your Move Easier With These Three Purging Tips
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 13, 2017
Last week's economic news included a survey of senior loan officers, Freddie Mac's average mortgage rates, and new jobless claims.[...]
When Is The Right Time To Eliminate Creaky Floor Boards?
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Learning to Love Technology: 3 Tips That Will Help You to Embrace Home Automation
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Taking Out a Mortgage for the First Time? Learn Why a Condo Might Be a Great First Home
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It’s Hammer Time: 4 Common Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 6, 2017
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Fireplace Safety Tips For Your Home This Winter
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You Ask, We Answer: Should I Build a New Custom Home or Buy an Existing One?
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Mortgage 101: How Interest-Only Mortgages Work and Why They’re A Good Solution for Some Buyers
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Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Near All-Time High in August
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62 or Older? 3 Reasons Why a Reverse Mortgage Might Be the Perfect Financial Solution for You
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 30, 2017
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Credit Scores? Here’s The Break Down
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Secrets You Should Know When Purchasing Your First Home
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Stuck in a Bidding War? 3 Ways to Win Without Busting Through Your Mortgage Approval Amount
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Worried That Your Past Student Loan Debt Might Delay Buying a Home? Here’s What to Do
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Man Vs. Machine: Why Using a Human Mortgage Professional Is Better Than Trusting an App
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5 “Not Zillow” Agent + Lender Comarketing Strategies
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 23, 2017
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How To Winterize Your Home
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Buying a New Home? Here’s Why Mortgage Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step
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Buying a New Home? Four Key Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Advisor
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Home Builder Sentiment Highest in Five Months
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Current Servicemember or Veteran? 4 Reasons Why a VA Home Loan Is an Excellent Choice
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 16, 2017
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Tips for Purchasing Your First Home
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Can Bitcoin Be Used As Mortgage Collateral? (Weekly Mortgage Update 10/13/2017)
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Brighten up Your House With These Autumn-inspired Home Decor Ideas
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Go Big or Go Home: 3 Reasons Why Your First Home Should Be a Spacious One
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Baby on the Way? Learn How to Child-proof Your Home so Your Baby Is Safe From Harm
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Understanding ‘Bridge’ Financing: How to Buy a New Home Before You Sell Your Current One
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 9, 2017
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How to Use a Mortgage to Buy a Home After Going Through a Bankruptcy
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Upgrading Your Home? 5 Great Reasons to Make the Switch to Hardwood Floors
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Four Mistakes to Avoid When Making an Offer for Your Dream Home
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Real Estate Negotiations: 3 Tricks That You Can Use to Ensure Yours Is the Winning Bid
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 2, 2017
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3 Tips For Getting Your Home Sold In The Fall
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5 Key Maintenance Tasks to Prepare Your Home for the Winter
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“First Time Home Buyer’s Webinar” Landing Page (For Agents)
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Pay Your Mortgage Off Faster With These Money-Smart Strategies
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Case-Shiller: Home Prices Higher in July, Home Prices May Have Peaked
Case-Shiller reported higher sales of new homes for July; the national reading for new home sales increased by 0.10 percent[...]
Did You Know: Your Choice of Community Will Impact Your Mortgage – Here’s How
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 25th, 2017
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DIY Home Projects: Creating a Study Space That Will Help Your Children Stay Focused
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It’s Pre-approval Time: How to Get Your Finances in Order for Your Mortgage Approval
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NAHB: Builder Confidence Dips on Hurricane Damage
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How Much Is the Right Amount to Commit to Your Down Payment? Let’s Take a Look
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Does It Make Sense To “Invest” and Raise My Monthly Mortgage Payment?
In the following video James explores what can happen if you invest in reducing your mortgage term via a refinance.[...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 18, 2017
Last week's economic readings release included reports on inflation, core inflation retail sales and retail sales excluding autos. Consumer sentiment,[...]
3 Useful Tips for First-time Homebuyers Trying to Navigate the System
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Speed up Your Mortgage Closing Process With This Handy Four-step Guide
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Kids Moving Out of the House? Here Are 3 Tips for Creating a Warm, Welcoming Guest Bedroom
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Worried About Interest Rates Rising? Here’s How You Can Prepare for an Upward Trend
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 11, 2017
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You Ask, We Answer: What Are the Fees and Costs That Come Along With a Mortgage?
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Understanding the Differences Between ‘Prequalified’ And ‘Preapproved’ For a Mortgage
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Ready to Buy Your First Home? Don’t Forget to Check Your Credit Score – Here’s Why
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 5, 2017
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Expecting a Newborn? Baby-proof Your Home With This Quick and Easy Checklist
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4 Smart Money Habits That Will Help You Save up a Mortgage Down Payment Faster
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Case-Shiller Home Price Index: National Home Prices Reach Pre-Recession Level
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Closing Costs 101: Expert Tips for Keeping Your Costs Down When Finalizing Your Mortgage
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 28, 2017
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First-time Buyers: Boost Your Chances of Mortgage Pre-approval With These 4 Tips
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5 Surprisingly Stylish Ways to Improve Your Living Room’s Look Using Wallpaper
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Graduating From College? 3 Things You Need to Know About Mortgages and Student Loans
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Itching to Start a Project? Don’t Forget These Four Key Tips to Avoiding Renovator’s Remorse
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 21, 2017
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Yes, You Should Take the Plunge and Buy a New Home in 2017. Here’s Why
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Is It Possible to Get a Mortgage With Less-than-Perfect Credit? Yes – and Here’s How
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NAHB: Builder Sentiment Surges in August
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You Ask, We Answer: What Kind of Fees Are Involved When I Get a Reverse Mortgage?
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 14, 2017
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The Quick and Easy Guide to Determining How Big of a Mortgage Your Family Can Afford
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Getting Tired of Renting? Here Are the Top 5 Reasons Why Young People Prefer Owning a Home
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3 Reasons to Hit the Accelerator on Your Mortgage Payments – If You Can Afford It
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Community Living: The Quick and Easy Guide to Starting a Community Garden
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 7, 2017
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5 Things That First-time Home Buyers Wish They Knew Before They Signed
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Living Under Water Restrictions? Transform Your Garden With These Succulent Plants
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Thinking About a New Home? 3 Reasons Why a Mortgage Will Be the Best Money You Ever Borrow
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Finding Your Latte Factor: 3 Ways to Find the Money to Make Extra Mortgage Payments
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 31, 2017
Last week's economic news included readings on new and existing home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports and an announcement[...]
Investing in a New Home? 3 Reasons You Can’t Skip the Pest Inspection
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Forget About the Bank of Mom and Dad — Here’s How You Can Save Your Own Down Payment
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Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know
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Mortgage Tips: Answers to 4 Common Questions About Reverse Mortgages
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 24, 2017
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Recently Lost Your Job? 3 Tips for Managing Your Mortgage When You’re Out of Work
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$100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100
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NAHB: Builder Confidence in Market Conditions Dips in July
According to the National Association of Home Builders, July builder sentiment dipped to an index reading of 64 as compared[...]
Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 17, 2017
Inflation Rate Stays Flat in June Inflation was flat in June, but achieved a 0.00 percent reading as compared to[...]
Buyer Beware: Three Major Red Flags to Watch for When Visiting Open Houses
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Understanding Your FICO Score and Why Small Credit Mistakes Can Cause Huge Headaches
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With Mortgage Rates This Low, Should You Dive In? 3 Reasons Why Now Might Be the Time
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10 Important Questions To Ask If You’re Buying A Condo
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Location, Location, Location: How to Ensure You’re Buying a Home in the Right Community
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 10, 2017
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Exploring Tesla’s New Solar Roof Tiles – Are They the Ultimate Home Upgrade?
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 26, 2017
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3 Ways to Earn Some Spare Cash to Help Pay Your Mortgage Down Faster
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 19, 2017
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How To Refinance Your Mortgage And Buy An Investment Property (Weekly Update)
Click Here To Open The Rental Property Calculator Tool Mentioned at 7:30 Into The Video.
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Case Study: Running A Facebook Ad For A Real Estate Investing Webinar Recording
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:10 - Rates not moving too much 3:30 - "1 Time Close" New Construction Financing Program 12:30 - A "Self[...]
100 “Not About Real Estate” Books That Will Help You Get More Leads, Listings, & Commission Checks
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Weekly Update 5/12/17
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Desperate Mortgage Guy Needs Your Help!
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Open House “Sign In” Link Generator
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How To Run A Facebook “Video Retargeting” Campaign For Your Real Estate Practice
Step 1, Create Your Quick Video With Slidely. LINK TO SLIDELY Step 2, Install Your Facebook Pixel Onto Your Real[...]
4 Misconceptions About Reverse Mortgages — and Why You May Decide You Want One
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4 Ways Choosing The Right Mortgage “Advisor” Could Save You Stress and Money
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3 Mood-boosting Aromatherapy Scents For Your Open House
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7 Things You Might Not Know About The VA Home Loan Program
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Student Loans vs. Down Payments: 3 Ways You Can Manage Both and Buy a New Home
The idea of paying off your student loans and buying a home at the same time can seem like an[...]
Quick Youtube Productivity Tips (2x Speeds, and search for recent “Replays”)
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“Real Estate Transaction Alerts” Seller Lead Generation Funnel
Here's a complete Seller Lead Generation funnel you can launch in the next 10 minutes. It includes: A hosted, dynamic[...]
45 Day Real Estate Drip Email Campaign
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How To Use “Screencastomatic” To Convert More Of Your Real Estate Leads to Conversations & Closings
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If Your Name Starts With The Letter “M” It Might Be A Lot Easier For You To Get A Mortgage Now
In a move that's surprising many Real Estate & Mortgage industry insiders, Bond Street Mortgage has decided to make it[...]
NJ Homeseeker DPA (Down Payment Assistance) Program
If you're a first time home buyer who makes less than $130,000 annually and you're buying in one of the[...]
Low Inventory Brainstorm (Live Webinar 3/30/2017)
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Rates Didn’t Go Higher, Consider The “Fixer” Market, & How To Leverage 360 Virtual Tours (Weekly Webinar)
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What Is Title Insurance?
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How Will The Federal Reserve’s March 2017 Interest Rate Hike Affect Mortgage & Housing Markets?
As you may have heard, the Federal Reserve recently raised the Fed Funds rate by 1/4%. In this quick 2[...]
Recorded Marketing Webinar 3/16/17
Highlights & Links Link to Zoom.Us For Conducting Your Own Online Meetings And Webinars. 3:00 Quick Overview Of The "Agent"[...]
First Time Home Buyer’s Seminar & Webinar Kit
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Recruiting Video Template
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Recruiting Funnel – Survey Landing Page + Facebook Ad Tutorial
In the following video you'll learn how to set up your Recruiting Funnel and also how to run a Facebook[...]
7 Questions You Might Ask Yourself When Getting Pre-Approved For A Mortgage
Getting a Mortgage Pre-Approval is one of the first crucial steps in the home buying process. The video above explores[...]
The Bond Street Mortgage “Process” (8 Milestones Explained)
Getting a mortgage can be a stressful process, with lots of hoops to jump through and paperwork to deliver. Here[...]
Jumbo LEVERAGE (90% LTV on Million Dollar Mortgages)
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How To Get A Mortgage If You’re Self Employed
It can be a little tough when it comes to getting a mortgage as a self employed wage earner. But[...]
FHA 203K Video You Can Embed, Email & Share
Here's a quick video about the FHA203k program that you can use however you want. Embed it on your website[...]
Listing Presentation Page Template – Facebook PPC Ads
Download Links Microsoft Word Download Link Google Docs Download Link (choose File --> Download As from top left) As mentioned[...]
How To Use FB Messenger PPC Ads to Get People Talking To You About Real Estate From Directly Within Facebook
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Google Retargeting Mini Course
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How Much More Expensive Will My Monthly Payment Be If Interest Rates Go Up?
Interest rates are still historically low. But this could change faster than you might think. If you've been thinking about[...]
What The “HECM” Is A Reverse Mortgage?
In this quick 20 minute video Bond Street Mortgage Advisor John Monroe gives a solid introduction to what "Reverse" Mortgages[...]
A Fresh Approach To 360 Virtual Tours
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Fast & Simple Mortgage Calculator
This fast and simple mortgage calculator will quickly update as you enter different fields. Once you've used the calculator and[...]
3 Ways To Finance The Purchase and “Cost Of Repairs” On Your First “Fix and Flip” Property
Sounds like a great plan right? Buy a “Fixer Upper” Fix it up. And sell it for a BIG PROFIT.[...]
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New Jersey First Time Buyer Mortgage Programs
If you're thinking about buying your first house in NJ sometime soon, there are a few "First Time Homebuyer" programs[...]
How To Get A Mortgage On A “Non Warrantable” Condo
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10 Common VA Mortgage Loan Questions
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Homestyle Renovation Program (Video)
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