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Mar
15
2023

Navigating Home Buying and Budgeting During Inflation: Mastering It for Success
We're here to help you make an informed decision about handling debt during inflation and planning your dream home purchase. In this blog, we'll explore various approaches to debt management, budgeting effectively, home financing options, and the factors to consider while working...

Mar
13
2023

How seniors can tap their home’s equity in tough times
There are three important points seniors should consider before extracting home equity. By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | March 13, 2023 Article originally posted in Orange County Register on March 10, 2023. Last weekend my childhood best...

Mar
08
2023

Get Ready for the Spring Homebuying Season with These 5 Home Buying Tips
Getting ready to buy a home can be stressful and complicated. With so many details and decisions to make, it's no wonder why potential buyers often feel overwhelmed. This spring season, don’t let the high demand of the residential real estate market cause you stress or prevent you...

Mar
06
2023

Fannie Mae halts financing for 6,102 condos in Laguna Woods
The community's HOA has nearly a $1 billion insurance gap, by Fannie's new warranty standards. By JEFF LAZERSON | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com Article originally posted in Orange County Register on March 3, 2023. Without public warning, Fannie Mae...

Mar
01
2023

How to Profit from Buying a Home Now Despite Rising Rates
Mortgage rates have steadily risen over the last few weeks, leading many potential homebuyers to pause their search. While it is understandable to be concerned about higher rates, this could actually be an opportunity to buy the home you’ve been searching for. Fewer buyers in the...

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