What is the Minimum Credit Score Needed For Home Loan Approval?
December 28, 2017If you’re ready to take the plunge into homeownership and are on the prowl for a new home, a mortgage is likely required to finance your purchase. While there are plenty of factors that determine whether or not you’ll be able to get approved for a home loan and get a decent interest rate and terms, your credit score is among the most important.
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Handy Gadgets That Will Keep Your Swimming Pool Safe For Everyone
December 28, 2017When it comes to keeping small children and pets safe near swimming pools, specific measures are absolute musts, such as having a fence around the perimeter of the water. But even with safety measures like these in place, anything can happen. Drownings can and do still occur even with the best of intentions.
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INFOGRAPHIC: 14 Real Estate Marketing Statistics
December 28, 2017When it comes to the world of real estate marketing, technology plays a key role. More and more people are going online to search for their homes, while real estate agents are taking notice and are increasingly using the internet to market their listings and services. Here are some interesting stats surrounding real estate marketing in 2017.
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Tips to Creating Some Privacy in a Small Space
December 25, 2017When it comes to small spaces, there’s only so much you can do to define separate areas and create a little privacy. Having all sorts of different rooms and living areas can be really challenging if your home’s size doesn’t allow for it.
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The Latest Trends in Man Caves
December 25, 2017Everybody needs their own space from time to time. For men, the “man cave” has long been a place to retreat to when a little time with the boys is on the agenda. But man caves don’t have to be dungeon-like when it comes to their design and ambiance. Today’s man cave is much more sophisticated and stylish, not to mention a lot more convenient.
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7 Reasons Your Credit Score Dropped
December 25, 2017When it comes to applying for a loan, your credit score matters – a lot. At some point, you’ll likely need to take out a loan for whatever reason, whether it’s to purchase a home, buy a car, or even just to take out a personal loan to cover any one of life’s big expenses.
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Debunking the Most Common Down Payment Myths
December 21, 2017There’s a lot of fluff floating around out there about down payments that are simply untrue. So what’s fact and what’s fiction? Here are some of the more common myths about down payments and the truth behind them.
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Possible Tax Breaks For California Renters
December 21, 2017With housing prices being as high as they are in California – especially in certain centers such as the San Francisco Bay Area – many residents of the state are choosing to rent.
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INFOGRAPHIC: National Existing Home Sales Report For October 2017
December 21, 2017October saw a decent increase in sales across the country, the strongest since June. But the squeeze on inventory continues to put a damper on sales year-over-year. Here are the national sales for the month of October as compiled by the National Association of Realtors.
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What is an Option ARM Mortgage?
December 18, 2017In the months leading up to the housing crisis a decade ago, option ARM mortgages were pretty popular. That’s because they allowed homeowners to take advantage of flexible payment terms, allowing them to better manage their budgets and cash flow. Back then, mortgages were easier to get approved for, even if borrowers weren’t financially capable of handling them.
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