Posts made by author 'Alan Hubbard'
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender
One of the first steps to buying a house is securing a mortgage loan. But how do you know who to trust as your lender? It's a big decision, and more goes into it than simply finding the best loan terms. Read on for our tips on how to choose a mortgage lender.
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The Most Popular Home Description Words in 2021
For most of us, a life lived mostly inside the walls of our home became the norm for at least a year. Lots of things changed; grocery store trips became deliveries, intense hand-washing sessions occurred multiple times a day, and empty guest rooms became home offices.
It makes sense then that homebuyers' preferred features have shifted in response to the changes they've experienced. Point2 Homes examined 43 million words from more than 640,000 listings across the United States, then compared their findings to a study of the same nature in 2019.
Examining the most popular home descriptions words, phrases, and features reveals a lot about how buyers' tastes have changed.
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How to Improve Your Credit
Thinking about buying a new home? Great! Your first step should be reviewing your credit report. Your credit report is an important collection of data upon which a mortgage company will base your approval, interest rate, and loan terms.
Naturally, you'll want to ensure your credit is in good standing – the better your credit, the better your chances of receiving favorable interest rates and higher loan amounts. Before we talk improving your credit score, let's make sure you know the basics of pulling your credit report.
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Why It's a Good Time to Buy a House
After more than a year of low housing inventory, skyrocketing prices, and intense bidding wars, the real estate market appears to be tempering a bit. While inventory is still sparse (though improving) and prices continue to appreciate (though at a less rapid pace), there's plenty of reason for optimism if you're looking to buy. Here are a just a few reasons why it's a good time to buy a house.
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Back-to-School Home Organization Tips
With the start of the school year upon most of us, now's a great time to talk home organization! Kids resuming their studies often results in a flurry of backpacks, textbooks, and various other school supplies that can quickly leave your home in a stressful state of disarray. Here are some airtight back-to-school home organization tips you can use to corral the chaos.
