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First time homebuyer and the loan process

May 4, 2023 · First-Time Home Buyers

Top questions renters should ask before purchasing a home

March 29, 2023 · First-Time Home Buyers

The 5 Myths of Buying a Home

January 3, 2023 · First-Time Home Buyers

5 Benefits of Buying a Home

January 3, 2023 · First-Time Home Buyers

Explaining Mortgage Insurance

December 13, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

Common Misconceptions Held By First-Time Home Buyers

November 4, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

5 Things You Didn't Know About Down Payment Assistance Programs

November 4, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

Home Purchase Checklist for First-Time Home Buyers

October 4, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

The 411 on Down Payments: Everything You Need to Know

September 6, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

Closing Day? Things To Know Before Getting Your Keys

June 1, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Does "In Escrow" Mean?

June 1, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Do I Need to Know about Home Appraisals?

May 3, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

How a Loan Officer Can Help You Save On Your New Home

May 3, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Does It Mean to Waive Contingencies When Buying a House?

April 1, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Should You Consider When Buying a Condo

March 7, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

Home Equity 101: Everything You Should Know

January 4, 2022 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Is a Ratified Contract and Why Do I Need One to Buy a Home?

December 2, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Does the Term "Pending" Mean on a Home Sale?

December 2, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

6 Ways a Loan Officer Helps You from Start to Finish

October 4, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

Benefits of Becoming a Homeowner in 2021

June 1, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

How Long Does it Actually Take (From Offer to Ownership) to Buy Your Home?

May 3, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

Spring Mortgage Market is Here: What You Need to Know

April 6, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

What It Means to Lock in a Rate

April 6, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

Touring Homes: What You Need to Look For

April 6, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

Escalation Clauses

April 6, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

How to Know if You're Purchasing the Right Home

March 2, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

A Quick Guide to Private Mortgage Insurance

March 2, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

10 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Home This Year

February 1, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

What is the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?

February 1, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Makes Up A Mortgage Payment?

February 1, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

5 Home Furnishing Mistakes First Time Home Buyers Make and How to Avoid Them

February 1, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

Parts of a Loan: The Closing Disclosure

January 1, 2021 · First-Time Home Buyers

Buying a Home Can Secure Your Family's Future

October 5, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

Closing Day is Finally Here. What Should you Expect?

September 1, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

4 Reasons Why Knowing Your Property Tax is Important

September 1, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

Pre-Qualifying for a Home Purchase - What You Need to Know

July 1, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

Condo or House? Questions to Ask Yourself to Make the Right Decision

July 1, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

Top 10 Mistakes Made by First-Time Home Buyers

July 1, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

I’m Ready to Buy a Home. What is the First Step?

June 2, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Does Escrow Mean? What You Need to Know About Escrow to Buy a House

June 2, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

A Checklist For The First Time Home Buyer

March 6, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

How to Start Saving for a Home in the New Year

February 10, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

What is the debt-to-income ratio to qualify for a loan

January 2, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Are the Hidden Costs of Buying a Home in DC?

January 2, 2020 · First-Time Home Buyers

What is the Difference between Homeowners Insurance and Title Insurance?

December 9, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

7 Things You Must Prioritize When Buying a House

December 9, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

What do Loan Officers Look for When Pre-qualifying You?

November 12, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

How Long a Gap in Employment is Too Long?

November 12, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

Home Buyers Guide to Working with a Realtor

October 2, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

What are Closing Costs and How Can You Prepare for Them?

September 10, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

Checklist to Find the Perfect Home

June 5, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

How Long Does it Really Take to Buy a Home?

June 5, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

10 Mistakes Owners Make When Buying a Home

May 23, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Is A Pre-Qualification?

May 23, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

Difference Between a Lien and a Mortgage

May 23, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

How to Buy a Fixer-Upper AND Have Enough Money for Renovations

May 9, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

Understanding Mortgage Forms: Verification of Rent

May 9, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Does a Loan Officer Do?

April 9, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

Is it possible to apply for a home loan without a W-2?

April 9, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

The Importance of Speaking with a Loan Officer on Your Home Buying Journey

April 4, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

What is an Over-inflated Appraisal and How Does it Affect Home Buyers?

April 4, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

How to Prepare for Your Home Purchase

April 4, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

Can Subordinate Financing Help You Reach Your Dream of Home Ownership?

April 4, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

What is EAHP? How Can it Help You with Homeownership in D.C.?

March 5, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Is an Appraisal and What Does it Mean for You?

February 6, 2019 · First-Time Home Buyers

What is a Certificate of Eligibility and do I need one?

December 6, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

Understanding Mortgage Points and Why They Matter

November 7, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

What's a "Final Walk-Through" and Why Is It Important?

October 5, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

Understanding the Difference Between Rates and APR

October 5, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

How Much Does Closing a Mortgage Really Cost?

October 5, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

Am I Too Young To Buy A Home?

July 13, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

What Can I Expect From The Closing Process?

June 11, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

Steps For Buying Your First Home

May 1, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

Understanding Your Closing Costs

May 1, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

Do I Need A Good Credit Score To Get A Mortgage?

May 1, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

7 Great Types of Programs For First Time Home Buyers

February 6, 2018 · First-Time Home Buyers

How to Save Up for Your First Down-Payment on a House

September 5, 2017 · First-Time Home Buyers

Mortgage 101

August 1, 2017 · First-Time Home Buyers

Having FOMO When Your Friends are Buying Homes?

August 1, 2017 · First-Time Home Buyers

What is a Mortgage?

August 1, 2017 · First-Time Home Buyers

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