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FHA and VA Loans

FHA and VA Loans Home ownership is within reach with an FHA and VA Loan Whether you are purchasing your first home, moving up in the world or downsizing into your golden years home, I can help you get the right loan solutions to meet your needs. FHA Loan Advantages: Down payment as low as …

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Money Laundering in Real Estate

Money Laundering in Real Estate Countries around the world are cracking down on money laundering schemes in the luxury real estate sphere. “Real estate has always been a favorite asset for criminals, through which they would launder their money,” Brigitte Unger, a professor at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands and an expert in …

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Early Spring Buying Season??

Early Spring Buying Season?? Mortgage rates inched lower for the third consecutive week. Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater says the lower rates bode well for the spring home buying season, typically the busiest time of the year for home shopping. “Mortgage rates … [are] continuing the general downward trend that began late last year,” Khater says. …

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Existing-Home Sales

Existing-Home Sales The winter months have proven to be a sluggish time for home sales. January was the third consecutive month in which existing-home sales posted a drop, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday. All regions of the U.S. saw a drop in sales except for the Northeast. Total existing-home sales, which are completed transactions …

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Make a larger space looks comfy

Make a larger space looks comfy Spacious areas can sometimes feel cold and unwelcoming. How can you make a large living room with high ceilings feel more inviting? Houzz, a home remodeling website resource, provides some of the following tips: Leverage tall potted plants. For a room with tall ceilings, incorporate tall plants. It’ll help …

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Are you ready to move?

Are you ready to move? I specialize in programs for first time home buyers!   Buying your first home is an exciting and stressful time.  Luckily, there are many financing plans available to help you achieve the American dream of home ownership.  You deserve to know all your options, including:   1 – Information on …

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The Importance of the Garage to Buyers

The Importance of the Garage to Buyers   Luxuries like pools and lavish living spaces may not be as enticing to home buyers as a garage, finds a new poll by Zolo Realty, a Canadian online real estate marketplace. Zolo Realty surveyed more than 1,800 North American respondents to discover buyer behavior and desires. Male …

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Mortgage Rates Drop

Mortgage Rates Drop Cooling inflation and slower global economic growth prompted mortgage rates to drift down to the lowest levels in a year, Freddie Mac reports. “While housing activity has clearly softened over the last nine months and the lingering effects of higher rates from last year are still being felt, lower mortgage rates and …

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Make Clients Feel Special on Valentine’s Day

Make Clients Feel Special on Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a time to express your love for family and friends. But why not spread the love to your clients, too? Take this holiday as an opportunity to thank them for being your customers, according to trainer and customer service expert Shep Hyken. While flowers are …

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Yes! You can achieve the dream of home ownership. I can help!

Yes! You can achieve the dream of home ownership. I can help! Yes! You can achieve the dream of home ownership.  We can help! I believe everyone should have the opportunity to own their own home.  If you think you may not be able to qualify for a mortgage, I have good news.  I have …

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Home Theaters With A New Look

Home Theaters With A New Look The home theater is moving out of the basement and into the main living area. Home theaters are being replaced by multi functional media rooms that feature lounge-style spaces—cozy couches, tables, and chairs around a TV, as well as a place to entertain guests or for the kids to do their …

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2019 Promises to Be Better for Buyers

2019 Promises to Be Better for Buyers After inventory and affordability challenges in 2018, prospective home buyers may have better chances of scoring a property this year. Affordability will remain an issue in some high-priced markets, says realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale, but overall, the national market is looking brighter for buyers who have stayed …

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