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What’s being done about title fraud?

Your home is one of the greatest investments you’ll make in life. The idea of something happening to it is one of the worst images you can have as a
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Home Renovations – Reality vs. Television

Watching home renovation shows is inspiring, often providing us with ideas for our own spaces. However, there is a bit of a downside when it comes to these shows –
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Renovations that Pay Off

Tips for selling your home fast! Many homeowners are taking advantage of the current housing market boom to sell their homes. You could just sell your house as is so
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After You Buy – Closing Tips

Now that you have finished signing your mortgage paperwork and getting the keys to your first home, there are a few things to keep in mind after you buy to
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Second Mortgages: What You Need to Know

One of the biggest benefits to purchasing your own home is the ability to build equity in your property. This equity can come in handy down the line for refinancing,
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Find Your Perfect Home Type

When it comes to finding your perfect home, there are so many more options for potential homeowners! From a single-family dwelling to a townhouse to a modular home, the choices
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Mortgage Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification

When it comes to getting a mortgage, there are a few things you can do in advance to make the mortgage process easier! Getting Pre-Qualified The purpose of mortgage pre-qualification
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Frequently (and not so frequently!) Asked Mortgage Questions.

New to mortgages? Have questions but not sure where to start? We have the answers! What is the best interest rate I can qualify for? Your credit score plays a
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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

When it comes to homeownership, many of us dream of the day we will be mortgage-free. While most mortgages operate on a 25-year amortization schedule, there are some ways you
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5 Steps to Getting a Mortgage

While the mortgage process can be daunting, we have broken it down into 5 easy steps to help you get started!
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Choosing Your Ideal Payment Frequency

Your payment schedule is the frequency that you make mortgage payments and ranges from monthly to bi-monthly, bi-weekly, accelerated bi-weekly or even weekly payments. Below is a quick overview of
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Mortgages and Corporations

If you are a self-employed client who owns your own business, you may have chosen to set that business up as a corporation. This means the business operates as essentially
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