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Emanuel Stewart January 19, 2022

3 Considerations When Making A Down Payment

One of the challenges you will face when deciding how much money to put down on your new home is whether to put down a larger down payment or to take a bit of money from your down payment and use it to pay “discount points” to lower your interest rate.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Down Payment, Home Buyer Tips, Qualifying For A Loan

Emanuel Stewart January 7, 2022

3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Advice for First-time Home Buyers

When delving into the realities of home ownership, there can be many factors involved that make it difficult to determine what you need to know and what can wait until later. If you happen to be a first-time buyer who’s looking for the best tips for purchasing a home, look no further than the following three pointers to set you on the right path.

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Emanuel Stewart December 29, 2021

Do You Need Mortgage Insurance Even If It’s Not Required By Your Lender? Let’s Take A Look

Most loan applications with less than 20% down payment are required to include mortgage insurance with the loan. However, mortgage insurance may still be needed, even if it’s not typically required by your lender.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Insurance, Mortgage Loans

Emanuel Stewart December 16, 2021

Thinking About Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know About Life in a Condo

The shift from home living to condo life may seem like a minor one, but there are plenty of things that will differentiate your lifestyle other than size when it comes to making a condominium purchase. If you’re contemplating this move and wondering about some of the things that this might entail, here are a few factors that are worth considering.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Moving Tips

Emanuel Stewart July 22, 2021

How to Plan for a Smooth Move-in

With all of the rigmarole that goes into packing up your old home and moving into the new one, there are a lot of details that can get lost in the mix. From cleaning up the old house to handing over the keys, there’s no shortage of small tasks that need to be completed. If you’ll soon be prepping for the exciting move into your next home, here are some ways to prepare yourself for this busy time.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Move In Tips

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