Published on Mar 16, 2013 http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg Do you want to invest in real estate, but don’t know how to get started? This video is going to walk you through the seven steps you need to understand in order to find success as you begin investing in real estate. This video was created using information from …
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Published on Oct 10, 2016 Do you want to refinance but have low or no equity? You could be eligible to refinance with the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) even if you’ve been denied in the past. HARP’s easy qualification requirements and streamlined refinance process have made it possible for nearly 3.5 million Americans to …
Published on Oct 10, 2014 Quicken Loans announces the PMI Advantage, a new and exclusive program that can save you thousands in mortgage insurance payments, compared to traditional PMI. It allows you to enjoy the home of your dreams without having to put 20% down. With PMI Advantage , you’ll accept a slightly higher mortgage …
Mortgage escrow is a financial arrangement that involves the holding of funds by a third party, known as an escrow agent or escrow company, on behalf of two parties, typically a borrower (mortgagor) and a lender (mortgagee), for the purpose of ensuring that certain financial obligations related to the property are met. Mortgage escrow is …
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Published on Feb 24, 2015 What’s the difference between a mortgage rate and an APR? It’s one of the most common questions we get at the Quicken Loans Zing Blog. Kevin Ruzylo, a senior training consultant, explains the finer points of mortgage rates and APRs. The mortgage rate is the percent that the mortgage lender …
Published on Aug 26, 2016 Appraisal adjustments are one method home appraisers use to help determine the fair market value of your home. An appraisal adjustment is the process of identifying recently sold homes in your area and then estimating what those homes would have sold for if they had all the same characteristics as …
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Call or Text Steve Schappert and his team at Connecticut Real Estate. 203-994-3950 You’ve probably seen lots of financial arguments about why you should own your own home rather than rent. This includes budgeting (no rent increases) and the tax savings you’ll most likely have. Now I’m going to give you some reasons you probably …
MISTAKE #1 — PLACING THE WRONG PRICE ON YOUR PROPERTY Every seller obviously wants to get the most money for his or her product. Ironically, the best way to do this is NOT to list your product at an excessively high price! A high listing price will cause some prospective buyers to lose interest before …
Some of our clients have to sell before they buy, here are 9 great tips to selling your home. MISTAKE #1. USING A REAL ESTATE AGENT INSTEAD OF A REALTOR When you’re looking for help buying or selling property, it’s important to remember that the terms “real estate agent” and “Realtor” are not synonymous. Realtors …
