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What’s the Average Mortgage Length?

What’s the Average Mortgage Length?

Trying to find the best mortgage for your needs can be tricky if you’re not sure what to look for. One thing you’ll want to consider is how long the loan will last. While everyone's different, many people choose a 30-year option, as it is the average mortgage length....

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What is a Mortgage?

What is a Mortgage?

You may be considering home buying and wondering "what is a mortgage?" If you’re looking to buy a home soon, it's time to find out. You’ll either need to have the full amount to pay for a home or borrow money and pay a mortgage each month. Most homebuyers don’t have...

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Fixed or Variable Rate Mortgage?

Fixed or Variable Rate Mortgage?

There’s a lot to know when getting a mortgage for your home. Besides getting approved by a lender, you’ll need to decide if you’d rather have a fixed rate or variable rate mortgage. There are several factors to consider when deciding which one is best for you. Here’s...

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The Keys to a Fast Mortgage Loan Closing

The Keys to a Fast Mortgage Loan Closing

The mortgage industry has undergone several changes over the years. The two biggest changes are the increased length of time and amount of paperwork required to close a transaction. While the process can be lengthy and at times, the core items required to close a...

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Home Buying During the Holidays

Home Buying During the Holidays

Most people don’t think of the holiday season as a great time to buy a home. But there are actually a number of benefits you can get from holiday home buying this December. Fewer Home Shoppers Looking Since most home buyers take this time off to focus on other things,...

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Bay Area Real Estate Market History

Bay Area Real Estate Market History

The real estate market is always shifting. One minute you see a sudden surge of prices and mortgages and the rates seem to plummet within a week. However, despite these fluctuations, the real estate market continues to grow. The housing market has gone up by more than...

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Autumn Flowering Bulbs for Indoor Beauty

Autumn Flowering Bulbs for Indoor Beauty

The fall season reminds us of lots of plants- evergreen trees, boxwood wreaths, christmas cactuses, poinsettias. These plants are lovely, and have their charms. But autumn flowering bulbs are enchanting for so many reasons! Indoor bulbs are technically being “forced”,...

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What Should You Upgrade?

So you have some money set aside and want to upgrade an area of your home. What should you start with? This all depends on the amount of money at your disposal and what key areas of your home need repair. If you have enough, and if the area looks dated, your kitchen...

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Does Color Matter in Your Home?

Does Color Matter in Your Home?

Does color matter? Of course you know that how you decorate your home affects how you feel in it. But you may not realize how much power your color choices have. It’s been well established that colors affect the human experience. This means that no matter how much you...

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