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5 Best Places to Live In Georgia

January 24, 2022 The Loan Process, Home Loans, Non Traditional Loans, Purchase a Home, Mortgage

You’ve decided to move to Georgia and are now making that important decision on where to live. There are many factors that you have to consider: cost of living, crime rate, schools, entertainment...

If I Don't Qualify For a Home-Loan, What Are My Options?

January 10, 2022 The Loan Process, Home Loans, Non Traditional Loans, Purchase a Home, Mortgage

There are a variety of options for hopeful, soon-to-be homeowners who may not have the best credit or the means to put a traditional 20% down-payment down on a home. Many people have been told that...

The Benefits of Installing a Home Security System in Your First Home

December 20, 2021 Purchase a Home

If you are currently in the process of buying, or have recently bought, your first home, then you may be debating whether or not to have a home security system installed in your new home. If you have...

What Factors Are Included In Your Monthly Mortgage Payments?

December 06, 2021 The Loan Process, Home Loans, Purchase a Home, Mortgage

When purchasing a new home you will have to pay a mortgage or a set portion of the loan you took out to buy the home back to the lender on a monthly basis. However, many people just pay this money...

Understanding FICO Scores and The Role They Play in Your Pursuit of Credit

November 15, 2021 Home Loans, Mortgage, Florida Homes, real estate, mortgage rates, refinance

If someone sat down with you and told you what your current FICO score was, would you know what that meant and how important it was? If you ever wondered about how this particular set of numbers...

5 Simple but Essential Home Maintenance Tips

November 08, 2021 Home Loans, Purchase a Home

When you move into a new home, you want to keep it in quality condition for as long as you’re there. This is important for your comfort and safety as well as the value of the home when you decide to...

What Does Refinancing a House Mean and Should You Do It?

October 18, 2021 Home Loans, Mortgage, Florida Homes, real estate, mortgage rates, refinance

If your current mortgage has high payments...or alternatively if you can pay off the loan faster, you might want to refinance. In fact, there are any number of reasons why refinancing might be a good...

5 Easy Steps to Saving and Buying Your Dream Home

October 04, 2021 Purchase a Home, Selling a Home, Florida Homes, real estate

According to a report from the U.S Census Bureau, more than 65% of the state's citizens live in their own homes. How do I start saving for a house, you ask? Purchasing a house can seem like an uphill...

Which Duluth, Minnesota Neighborhoods Are Best for You?

September 20, 2021 Purchase a Home, Selling a Home, Florida Homes, real estate

If you are considering Duluth, Minnesota as a place to settle down, then you already know many of the charms of this city. Easy access to the North Shore and both winter and summer fun, a balance of...

Why Should I Avoid Big Box Mortgage Lenders?

September 07, 2021 The Loan Process, Home Loans, Purchase a Home, Mortgage

Choosing a home is one of the biggest decisions most people make in their lives. But what about choosing a lender? While there are many types of lenders, big box lenders rarely provide the sort of...

Author: Phil Zastrow

5 Best Places to Live In Georgia

If I Don't Qualify For a Home-Loan, What Are My Options?

The Benefits of Installing a Home Security System in Your First Home

What Factors Are Included In Your Monthly Mortgage Payments?

Understanding FICO Scores and The Role They Play in Your Pursuit of Credit

5 Simple but Essential Home Maintenance Tips

What Does Refinancing a House Mean and Should You Do It?

5 Easy Steps to Saving and Buying Your Dream Home

Which Duluth, Minnesota Neighborhoods Are Best for You?

Why Should I Avoid Big Box Mortgage Lenders?

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