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Down Payment Savings Tips

Learn how to create a savings plan and find the down payment assistance you need. A great read for first-time homebuyers.

April 4, 2019

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Down Payment Savings Tips
Down Payment Savings Tips

Learn how to create a savings plan and find the down payment assistance you need. A great read for first-time homebuyers.

April 4, 2019

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What Is Enterprise Paid Mortgage Insurance (EPMI)?
What Is Enterprise Paid Mortgage Insurance (EPMI)?

Learn about the new mortgage insurance option EPMI, including comparisons with MI and LPMI loans.

February 14, 2019

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All About Easements: How They Affect Your Property
All About Easements: How They Affect Your Property

Easements allow others to use your property in a very specific way. Learn how the different types of easements can impact your property’s use and value.

December 19, 2018

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PITI: Understanding Your Mortgage Payments
PITI: Understanding Your Mortgage Payments

Learn about the various factors that make up a mortgage payment, including the components that constitute your PITI, and how to calculate your payment amounts.

October 31, 2018

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Housing Market Predictions: 2019 and Beyond
Housing Market Predictions: 2019 and Beyond

How likely is another housing market crash? Get insights and predictions from real estate and financial experts on the health of the market in 2019 and beyond.

October 28, 2018

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Your Financial Check-Up: 7 Things to Evaluate
Your Financial Check-Up: 7 Things to Evaluate

An annual review of your assets and liabilities helps keep your financial health in tip top condition and can alert you to any potential money issues or allow you to discover new savings.

September 21, 2018

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How Millennials Are Changing the Housing Market
How Millennials Are Changing the Housing Market

Learn how Millenials buying homes has changed the real estate market, from new technology to the role of real estate agents.

August 1, 2018

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Urban vs Suburban vs Rural Living: Where to Buy?
Urban vs Suburban vs Rural Living: Where to Buy?

Looking to buy a new home? Where you live can greatly affect your lifestyle. Learn about the pros and cons of living in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

July 5, 2018

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Real Estate and Mortgage Glossary
Real Estate and Mortgage Glossary

There are so many unique terms and abbreviations used in the homebuying process that it quickly becomes confusing. But it doesn't have to be. Learn common words, acronyms, and phrases used in the mortgage and real estate buying process.

June 18, 2018

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10 Unexpected Ways Your Loan Officer Can Help You
10 Unexpected Ways Your Loan Officer Can Help You

A loan officer can do more than help you get a mortgage loan. Here are 10 surprising ways a loan officer can help, from improving your credit score to refinancing to avoiding foreclosure.

June 14, 2018

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