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How to Get a Home Loan
Getting financing for your home purchase is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the home-buying process. However, with a little bit of information, the process of getting a home loan can be simple, straight-forward, and relatively easy.
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Should I Refinance My Home?
In many situations refinancing your home can be a great financial move, but it can also be very risky. Here's how you can see if a refinance is right for you.
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Should I Buy or Rent a House?
Many people are still torn as to whether they should rent or buy a house. Here are the arguments for renting versus buying and some individual factors you need to consider when making your choice.
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4 Realtor Secrets to Searching for Houses Online
When you begin seriously searching for a house you need to switch from casual window-shopping to a more structured, research-based approach to your online home search.
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The Ultimate Guide to Closing Costs
Everyone thinks of the downpayment, but many people are blind sighted by just how many closing costs come with the act of buying (or selling) a house.
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The Ultimate Guide to FHA Loans
1 in 5 new homebuyers chooses an FHA loan. Here's everything you need to know about this low-downpayment alternative to a traditional mortgage.
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10 Steps to Sell Your House
Selling your house is a long, nerve-wracking process. Here's an easy guide to get you from staging to signing in no time.
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The Ultimate Guide to Traditional Mortgages
Over 70% of home loans are traditional mortgages. Here's everything you need to know about how to qualify and how to get a good interest rate.
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How to Find the Right Price to Sell Your Home
The biggest question when you decide to sell your house is what the listing price should be. Here's a complete guide to finding the perfect listing price for your home.
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The Ultimate Guide to Downpayments
Most consider this to be one the biggest financial hurdles to owning your own home. Here's everything you need to know about all the factors affecting your down payment.
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Orange County Property Management Company Roundup
Here's a list of the top-ranking property management companies in Orange County and what they offer potential customers.
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What Credit Score Do I Need to Buy a House?
Here is a quick guide to how your credit score affects your ability to buy a house, your interest rate, and even your down payment.
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What You Don't Know About Your Time in Escrow
There’s a lot that can happen during the escrow period that could affect or even jeopardize your home purchase.
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Mortgages 101: The Vocabulary
Here’s a guide to the basics of getting a mortgage. Now you can focus more on your new home and less on trying to decipher fine print.
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6 Common Mistakes When Making an Offer On a House
Make sure you make the right offer on your dream house by avoiding these six common pitfalls.
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8 Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Realtor
Don't miss out on any important information when interviewing potential realtors.
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6 Steps to Buying a Home
Avoid the common mistakes and pitfalls and turn the home buying process into something you can actually enjoy.
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3 Big Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make
Buying a house? Here's how to avoid the mistakes first-time buyers usually make.
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6 Tricks to Looking at Houses
It's hard to get an accurate picture of a house from a 15 minute walk through. Here's what to look for so you don't miss a thing.
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Dodd-Frank 101
There has been a lot of talk about Dodd-Frank recently. Here's what you need to know and how it relates to real estate.
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Relocating to Orange County
Moving to a new area is always difficult. Here are some tips to make your transition to Orange County a little easier.