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Blog

• Blog - Home Affordability FAQ--Answered!
• Blog - How to Pay off Debt Fast To Qualify for a Home Loan
• Blog - Tricks for Removing Negative Information From Your Credit Report
• Blog - Breaking Down The Pros and Cons of a 30-Year Fixed-Rate Home Loan
• Blog - What’s New with Purchasing a Home in 2020
• Blog - Rebuilding Your Home and Life After A Natural Disaster
• Blog - The Benefits of Purchasing a Fixer-Upper as Your First Home
• Blog - Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent for a Pleasant Homebuying Experience
• Blog - The Real Benefits of Using A Local Mortgage Professional
• Blog - Tips For Talking to Your Kids About Finances
• Blog - How Pre-Approval Makes Home Buying in 2020 Easier
• Blog - Quiz: Does Refinancing Your Mortgage Make Sense?
• Blog - The Truth About Good Debt vs. Bad Debt
• Blog - How To Build A Dream Home With An FHA Construction Loan
• Blog - A Quick Guide to Down Payments By Mortgage Type
• Blog - What COVID-19 Could Mean For Your Mortgage Loan
• Blog - "I Have an FHA, Can I Buy a Second Property with a Conventional Loan?"
• Blog - Is Refinancing With Poor Credit Possible?
• Blog - How Long Will It Take For Your Credit to Repair After A Late Mortgage Payment?
• Blog - Should You Get Your Home "Move-In" Ready Before Listing It?
• Blog - What Happens When You Don't Pay Property Taxes?
• Blog - 7 Myths About Foreclosure -- There's Good News!
• Blog - Tips for Investing in Real Estate During A Recession
• Blog - Pro and Cons of Listing Your Home For Sale During the COVID Outbreak
• Blog - A Pocket Guide to Protecting Your Credit During Coronavirus
• Blog - Touchless Closings: Getting a Mortgage and Buying A Home With Social Distancing
• Blog - Can I Still Get A Mortgage If I Lost My Income Due to COVID-19?
• Blog - Alternatives To Forbearance for Paying Your Mortgage
• Blog - What To Do If You Can't Pay Your Mortgage During the Coronavirus Crisis
• Blog - Staying Safe from COVID-19 Scams