Tag: credit score
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Holiday Shopping Dos and Don’ts
Read more: Holiday Shopping Dos and Don’tsJust because your clients have been preapproved for a mortgage doesn’t guarantee they’ll stay approved until closing. Their mortgage approval could be at risk if they fall into the trap of overspending—a particularly tough challenge during the holiday season. A few swipes of their credit card on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could have a…
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Questions for First Time Home Buyers
Read more: Questions for First Time Home BuyersAs an agent, you’re probably well aware of the potential equity and tax benefits renters could be missing out on, but they might not understand them. That’s why some renters who could benefit today from homeownership still remain on the fence. Even when they decide to jump in the market, everything about the homebuying process…
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How to Help a “Boomerang Buyer”
Read more: How to Help a “Boomerang Buyer”It’s 2017, and that means many Americans who were hardest hit by the Great Recession have had time to reestablish their credit and may be thinking about owning a home again. These boomerang buyers—former homeowners looking to reenter the market after having been sidelined by foreclosure or bankruptcy—can be a great demographic for expanding your…
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Student Loan Debt and Homeownership
Read more: Student Loan Debt and HomeownershipHaving a college education is very valuable. Unfortunately, the price tag often reflects this, and navigating post-graduation financial waters can be tricky. That being said, student loan debt shouldn’t be a barrier to homeownership. There are ways to balance the responsibility of paying off student loans and still enjoy homeownership. Here are a few concerns…
