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The Most Commonly Forgotten Item On The Home Budget List

January 10, 2023 by Robby Oakes

If you are in the process of purchasing a home, it is critical for you to make sure that you budget appropriately. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who commonly overlook closing expenses.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: budgeting, finance, Mortgage

Pet Safety Checklist

January 6, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Many people view their furry friends as members of the family. If you have pets at home, you need to make sure they are well taken care of.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Pet Safety

Owning vs Renting: Why High Rents Are Worse Than a Mortgage over the Long Term

January 5, 2023 by Robby Oakes

If you’re at the stage in life where home ownership is nearly within your reach, you’re probably wondering whether you should start looking for a home or whether you should just keep renting. So why is paying a high rent a worse option than buying a house and getting a mortgage? Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Renting

How To Keep Your Address Private

January 4, 2023 by Robby Oakes

There are not a lot of parts of your life that are private anymore. Today, it is relatively easy for someone to go online and look up your address in just a few minutes.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Privacy, Real Estate Tips

Lower Your Interest Rate During The First Couple Of Months With A Buydown

December 28, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you are thinking about purchasing a house today, you have probably realized that mortgage rates have increased significantly. This has made it much harder for people to afford home loans, and these higher rates have had an impact on the lender’s business as well.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Buydown, Mortgage, Points

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