Conventional wisdom says that in order to compare lenders when shopping for a home loan, you should consider their programs, interest rates, fees and service, but are those really the true measure of a good home loan lender? What are the most important criteria when selecting a lender? Shouldn’t
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10/04/2013
Getting a good credit score is important. Maintaining it is too. Here's some advice from my business partners at Dedicated Credit Repair to help you maintain your credit scores at a level that will make you credit worthy in the eyes of your first time home buyer lender. Credit: How Much is Too Mu
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10/01/2013
Are you ready for some football? On September 21 it officially became fall and that means football season. The NFL and NCAA football seasons have been in full swing since mid-summer and today (October 1, 2013) a new football league gets started. Let’s call it the Beltway Political Football League
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09/30/2013
Certain home buyers in Riverside County will be getting a property tax incentive thanks to the RivCo Board of Supervisors. Last month, the Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance 920 to offer incentives for property owners in other counties to relocate to Riverside County. Related: What are the s
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09/19/2013
Buying a home is a daunting task and first time home buyers are entering uncharted waters. It requires proper preparation and help navigating sometimes turbulent waters to get you to your desired destination. Related: What are the social benefits of homeownership? Buying a home in today’s market
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09/18/2013
Having good credit is a requirement to qualify for financing to buy your first home. But sometimes life gets in the way and as a result your credit score suffers. When your credit slips and your forced to deal with debt collectors it's important to know your rights. The Fair Debt Collection Pract
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09/16/2013
Have you been watching mortgage rates rise the past few months and wondering what that means for the housing market? To home buyers calculating the mortgage payment on their dream home, the effects are obvious: the increase in the 30-year fixed rate from 3.59% in early May to 4.73% at the end of
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09/16/2013
They may not be Kardashians, but Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are getting a lot of ink these days. Congress is debating ways to break them up and now the FHFA has made a significant announcement about their future in 2014 Undoubtedly the most popular couple on the planet is Fannie Mae and Freddie M
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09/11/2013
The VA Home Loan Guaranty Program began in 1944 with the original Servicemen’s Readjustment Act which was passed by the United States Congress in efforts to offer a wide variety of benefits to eligible veterans in appreciation for serving in war. Related: Top 10 Reasons to Get a VA Loan Why is ge
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09/10/2013
“When you’re offered something free, you usually get what you pay for” and Free Credit Reports are no exception. Most consumers think if they want to pull their credit scores, they should go directly to the three major reporting agencies; TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax or one of the many “free
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09/04/2013
