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Why You Receive So Much Junk Mail After Closing On Your Home

February 16, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Congratulations! You have finally closed on your home loan, and you are excited to get moved in. Or, you may have just refinanced your home, and you are excited to enjoy it.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Junk Mail, Mortgage, New Home

Should You Consider Purchasing A Newly Built Home?

December 16, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you have been in the process of looking for a home for a long time, you understand just how difficult it has been. You might have considered building your own house, but after seeing the bidding wars for land before you even start building, you may have crossed newly built homes off your list. Now, there are a few reasons why you should consider adding new homes back to your search.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Construction, Mortgage, New Home

Escrow And Your Mortgage: The Most Important Points To Know

November 22, 2022 by Robby Oakes

There are a lot of complicated terms thrown around regarding your mortgage, and one of them is an escrow account. You will probably hear that your lender will collect some additional money every month for escrow payments. If you take a look at your mortgage statement, you will see your interest, your principal, and your escrow. What does this mean, and why do you have to pay additional money that isn’t going toward the balance of your loan?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Escrow, Mortgage, New Home

The Right (And Wrong) Reasons To Buy A House

November 16, 2022 by Robby Oakes

There are many people who dream of owning a home, but you need to purchase your home for the right reasons. Simply purchasing a house because other people are doing so is not a strong reason to make such an expensive purchase. What are some of the reasons why you should purchase a house? What are some examples of bad reasons to buy a home?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, New Home, School District

What Do First-Time Homebuyers Need To Know?

October 25, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you are purchasing a house for the first time, you are probably excited to imagine what your life might look like in a bunch of different houses. At the same time, the process can be a bit overwhelming.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: First Time Buyer, Mortgage, New Home

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