05 Mar 2015
By Mark Feder

Buying for the First Time? The Ultimate Guide to Surviving the Mortgage Process

Home Mortgage Tips
If you have heard nightmarish stories from friends and family members about the home mortgage application process, you are not alone. In fact, some of these stories may have even been a reason why you have held out on moving forward with your plans to purchase your first-home. While some have indeed had unpleasant experiences, the fact is that there is nothing to be intimidated about. When you follow a few easy tips, you can streamline the process and navigate through it with minimal effort or stress. Find The Right Mortgage Professional To Work With One of the best steps…
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03 Mar 2015
By Mark Feder

Buying a Second Home? Assessing Your Finances to Ensure You Can Afford a Second Mortgage

Home Mortgage Tips
The decision to buy a second home may be made for a number of reasons. For example, you may have a destination where you and your family love to spend free time in, and you may be ready to settle into your own space in this location. You may considering the tax benefits associated with a second home, and you may even have plans to live in the home as your primary residence after you retire. While there may be numerous benefits associated with the purchase of your second home, you may be concerned about how affordable it will be…
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11 Feb 2015
By Mark Feder

Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”

Home Buyer Tips
Renting a home is a good option for some, but buying a home just might be the best thing for you. When you rent a home, you send money to someone else every month in exchange for knowing that you can call on your landlord when the roof leaks, an appliance stops working or your bathroom faucet breaks. There are some big advantages to buying a house that will help you get out of your renting rut and focus more on your future. Build Equity Did you know that when you rent a home, you help someone else build equity?…
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06 Feb 2015
By Mark Feder

Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell

Home Buyer Tips
Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home. Let's take a look at some of the reasons you can use to justify your decision. Are You Sticking Around? If you plan on moving soon for a job or think that you won't be in town much longer, it may be better to rent. However, if you are thinking about living in the…
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