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By Kimberly Shane On December 13, 2017

What Is Escrow?

What is Escrow?
According to Marriam-Webster, Escrow is defined as “a deed, a bond, money, or a piece of property held in...

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Tags: Home, Home Buyer, Sellers,

Causes for Delays in the Mortgage Process

“We are clear to close”, words every homebuyer longs to hear from their mortgage...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Home, Home Buyer,

What makes up a Mortgage Banker?

Not to worry, this isn’t an anatomy conversation nor is it a list of licensing requirements and...


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Tags: Home Loans, Home Buyer, mortgage banker

Transition from Renter to Owner

If you are currently renting an apartment or a home then you are aware of the increasing rental...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Rent, Home Buyer,

By Kimberly Shane On November 24, 2017

The Mortgage Process

The Mortgage Process

I’ve been writing about mortgages for the last six months but having just lived the mortgage process in...


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Tags: Mortgage, Home Loans, Home Buyer,

What if I can’t find a house I like?

You’ve decided that it is time to buy a home. You have spoken with a lender to figure out...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buyer, home buyers,