Loan Limits Increased For 2018
Nov 28 2017Higher loan limits have just been announced for 2018. This is great news for anyone looking to purchase a home in the coming year. It is not yet confirmed that FHA and VA... »
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Home Ownership
HomeBridge Financial Services serves the lending needs of home buyers, real estate professionals and builders across the country. Part of that service involves offering a variety of products that fit an ever-growing pool... »
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Foreclosure and VA Home Loans
Jul 27 2017
Even with the great rates that a VA loan provides, unforeseen circumstances can arise where the veteran is unable to pay for their mortgage any longer. If a foreclosure seems likely the veteran... »
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According to multiple news outlets, ranging from the internationally known Wall Street Journal to newer financial websites, such as Nerd Wallet, many people are turning to non-bank lenders, for their mortgage lending needs.... »
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Can a Surviving Spouse Use a VA Loan?
Jul 7 2017
The VA guidelines before 2012 stated that only spouses who died from military-related causes would be allowed to have VA benefits. Since then the VA has changed their stance on loan eligibility for... »
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Can You Receive Gift Funds For a VA Home Loan?
Jun 23 2017
Veterans are in a unique position when it comes to home loans. They are offered a number of great benefits such as easier qualifying, extremely competitive rates and of course zero money down. ... »
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Considering selling your home in the next year or two? You may be surprised to hear that some of the simpler home improvement projects often bring the greatest return on your investment when... »
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How To Buy A Home With Little Or No Money Down!
May 17 2017One of the major reasons potential home buyers stay out of the real estate market is the affordability of down payment and closing costs.
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial purchases... »
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There are many things to look at when deciding to buy a home. In addition to determining what you can afford (start with our mortgage calculator) and what type of loan works best for your personal... »
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Six Checkout Line Hacks
Apr 28 2017It's frustrating to make your way to grocery or retail registers only to find long, winding lines that await you. And, sometimes it feels like you get stuck in the slowest one.
These six... »
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Beware of These IRS Audit Triggers
Apr 19 2017Now that tax season has come to a close, there's no better time to get organized for next year while everything is fresh in your mind.
As a real estate agent, there are many... »
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MortgageSMART – ESCROW…Not Scarecrow!
Mar 8 2017
When pursuing a Home Mortgage, one can become very anxious when learning about all of the costs that comprise a monthly payment. The mortgage payment is commonly believed to ONLY be comprised of... »
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Many experts are predicting home prices will rise over the next year. While that is good news for current home owners, it is a negative for renters on the fence about... »
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Six Ways to Declutter Your Countertops
Mar 1 2017If you find yourself short on counter space, these six inventive tips can help you organize and maximize any counter in the house:
On the wall. Take a look around your walls, particularly walls where... »
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Can a VA Loan Be Passed to a Spouse or Children?
Feb 16 2017
While the majority of servicemembers and veterans are eligible for a VA home Loan, what are the requirements for spouses or even children? When looking into the VA Loan eligibilty there are always... »
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A New Take on Old Tech
Feb 15 2017It used to be that electronics and devices performed a single job. But at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), manufacturers unveiled a host of products that expand our notions of what household... »
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You Gotta Have Heart
Feb 9 2017February is American Heart Month, and a perfect reminder to make small changes that can have a big impact in your heart health.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the... »
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Dessert in 6 Ingredients or Less
Feb 7 2017Dive into dessert with these simple recipes in no time flat—all requiring six ingredients or less.
Trouble-Free Tiramisu
(Serves 2)
14 vanilla wafers, divided
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons hot water
2 snack-size... »
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Delightful December Drinks
Dec 2 2016Even if the weather outside is not so frightful, there's nothing like curling up by a fire with a good book and a nice warm beverage. We've chosen three special concoctions perfect for... »
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Holiday Hosting Hacks
Nov 15 2016We all love having family and friends home for the holidays, but most of us wish we could spend more time chatting than being on kitchen detail. The following time-saving tips and holiday... »
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HOME BUYERS SEMINAR
Nov 7 2016IF YOU HAVE ASKED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, THEN YOU'RE THE AUDIENCE FOR WHOM THIS SEMINAR WAS CREATED!!!
*CAN I AFFORD TO BUY A HOUSE, AND IF SO, WHAT IS MY PRICE RANGE?
*WHAT... »
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Six Ways to Declutter Your Countertops
Oct 28 2016If you find yourself short on counter space, these six inventive tips can help you organize and maximize any counter in the house:
On the wall. Take a look around your walls, particularly walls where... »
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Five Things Not to Store in Your Garage
Sep 27 2016For many of us the garage is a catchall for stuff that refuses to fit neatly inside our houses. The problem is most garages are neither climate controlled nor dust- or pest-free. Here... »
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As an actor, we appreciate a lot of what Jeff Goldblum has done in his career. But as a spokesperson, well… both he and Apartments.com have a very one-sided way of looking at... »
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