Mortgage loan volume is up. That means "mortgage processing times" (how long it takes to get loans through the system) are up. As that time in processing and underwriting increases, …
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Mortgage loan volume is up. That means "mortgage processing times" (how long it takes to get loans through the system) are up. As that time in processing and underwriting increases, …
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Many of the First Time Home Buyers we are talking to just want us to help them with a plan. What makes sense to do during the 4 or 5 months prior to buying a house... What kind of savings do you …
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There have been recently in the news regarding their desire to buy new homes, versus existing homes - what they wanted in those new homes... are the newest of first time home buyers looking for sleek …
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While Freddie Mac has allowed a non-occupying co-borrower to help a family member buy a house in NC - it's been difficult to get these loans approved. Even on a primary residence purchase …
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I saw a post on Twitter about a couple who saved over $100k to buy their first house by sharply cutting expenses. I immediately thought, well, they lived with parents for 3 years. Which was …
We work with a TON of First Time Home Buyers. We've found that they ALL need the same basic information, to avoid costly mistakes. The first thing to know about the Real Estate Market in Raleigh is …
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USDA Home Loans are no down payment loans with lower mortgage interest rates than Conventiona Loans. Two of the major USDA Home Loan Qualifying …
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The Raleigh / Holly Springs eal estate markets are considered a Major Suburban Area (MSA) by the Government. When you are looking for maximum …
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Looking to buy a home in North Carolina but not sure where to start? If you're considering a USDA Home Loan, there are some specific areas in the …
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