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USING GIFT FUNDS TO BUY A HOME
For many homebuyers, gift funds are a needed boost to help them cover the necessary down payment on their dream home. Although it’s common practice to receive... » Read More of the post USING GIFT FUNDS TO BUY A HOME
2022 VA Loan Limits have increased
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) increased 2022 loan limits for potential VA homebuyers across the country! This means that active and retired military service members and their... » Read More of the post 2022 VA LOAN LIMITS HAVE INCREASED
How Does a Cash Out Refinance Work?
Your home is a place of comfort and happiness – but it’s also an investment. In fact, homeownership is one of the primary ways Americans have built... » Read More of the post How Does a Cash Out Refinance Work?
JANUARY 2022
New Conforming Loan Limits
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced 2022 conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac (FHLMC) loans. Limits increased for single-family homes from $548,250 to... » Read More of the post New Conforming Loan Limits – The Duvall Group
Do You See the Market?
Understanding your buyers’ financing preferences can give you a distinct advantage in changing market conditions.
Although the demand for new construction homes is growing, builders are right to spend time... » Read More of the post Do You See the Market?
Housing Affordability: What It Really Means
In the last few years, the housing market has experienced an extreme surge in growth. Listings have flown off the market faster than buyers can get their hands... » Read More of the post Housing Affordability: What It Really Means
Understanding the Wealth and Homeownership Gap
In June of 2021, President Biden gave a speech to address the 100th anniversary of the race massacre at Tulsa – an area that was called "Black Wall Street" due to... » Read More of the post Understanding the Wealth and Homeownership Gap
Becoming a homeowner may be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have. But before you start picking out a living room set, you'll want to take a step back and start... » Read More of the post 5 Tips For Getting a Home Loan
There's no place like home, just ask Mackenzie Holowach.
When the pandemic hit, Holowach was transferred to assist at a COVID testing site and later worked in a New Jersey ICU. Changing clothes before entering... » Read More of the post Stories from the Frontline
Homebridge Launches Office of Diversity and Inclusion as Part of Commitment to Employees, The Housing Industry, And Customers
Homebridge announced their newest commitments to diversity, inclusion and empowerment for borrowers and employees of the... » Read More of the post Homebridge Launches Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Condominium lending can often seem fraught with complications, leaving many Mortgage Loan Originators to focus strictly on houses. This is a mistake as condos make up a sizeable chunk of already existing home.... » Read More of the post CONDO SUPPORT TO ACCELERATE YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH
As homeowners across the country spend more and more time at home, there’s been an explosion of home remolding. With the fall season arriving, you may also be feeling the need to change... » Read More of the post 3 Reasons to use a Renovation Loan
Let’s break down exactly why a fixer-upper is a great choice and how you can turn one into the home you’ve always dreamed of.
Many homebuyers look for the “perfect” home rather than the... » Read More of the post Why & How to Buy & Reno a Fixer-Upper
Marketing to the modern homebuyer means constantly evolving your strategy and method of communications. With a 30-year history of industry leadership, Homebridge has always thrived by staying ahead of this dynamic communications.
On September... » Read More of the post Helping Housing Professionals Grow Their Business
Making the move from living with others to renting your own home is the first step many of us take in establishing our independence. As time goes on, however, you may begin to... » Read More of the post 5 Reasons to Buy A Home
Buying your first home is an exciting process. But as one of the most significant purchases you'll ever make, it can also be a little intimidating. To ensure a fun and straightforward experience,... » Read More of the post 5 Actions to Avoid Before Homebuying
Shopping for a new home is an amazing experience. For many first-time homebuyers, getting to finally see the homes they’ve long researched is the best part of the process. To expand that search,... » Read More of the post Purchase with No Reno Loan!
Buying a home can seem overwhelming. As possibly the largest purchase you’ll ever make, you may even convince yourself that homeownership is financially beyond your reach. However, there are several factors you can... » Read More of the post 5 Factors That Make Buying a Home More Affordable
The VA Loan program was established to help our nation’s veterans and their families achieve the goal of homeownership. It has features unlike any other loan product and, if you qualify, is a... » Read More of the post Why Choose a VA Loan?
In the past, marketing was considered a secondary or peripheral focus for a company, with other functions such as business development or recruiting being in the forefront. That all changed at the beginning... » Read More of the post Tech-Centered Marketing Via Growth Engine
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United States 3 months ago, many of our normal routines have been altered on a collective level. Companies such as Homebridge are no exception. Throughout the... » Read More of the post How Homebridge is Responding to COVID-19
One week after home loan rates failed to improve further in the face of multiple bond-friendly stories, such as low inflation, high unemployment claims, and the Fed's continued commitment to purchase bonds, we... » Read More of the post A Lesson in Supply and Demand