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No Docs, No Approval: Why Your Lender Needs Your Paperwork Before You Can Buy a Home

That โ€œpre-approvalโ€ letter you got in your inbox? It may not mean what you think it does. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions youโ€™ll ever make, and getting a mortgage is at the center of it. But hereโ€™s a truth that many buyers overlook: If you havenโ€™t provided your lender with… Continue reading No Docs, No Approval: Why Your Lender Needs Your Paperwork Before You Can Buy a Home

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3 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Letโ€™s be real, it can feel overwhelming when you make the decision to purhcase your first home. Between saving, searching, and signing, itโ€™s easy to overlook important details that can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. If youโ€™re a first-time buyer, here are three common mistakes to avoid and what you can do… Continue reading 3 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

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100% Financing Does NOT Mean a Free House

When many first-time homebuyers hear the phrase โ€œ100% financingโ€ or โ€œno money down,โ€ their first thought is: โ€œWow! I can get a house for free!โ€ But hereโ€™s the reality: while 100% financing can be an incredible tool to help you purchase a home without a large down payment, it doesnโ€™t mean you wonโ€™t have other… Continue reading 100% Financing Does NOT Mean a Free House

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How Much House Can You Afford?

One of the biggest questions first-time buyers ask is: โ€œHow much home can I really afford?โ€ Itโ€™s a smart question, because knowing your budget before you start house-hunting can save you time, stress, and disappointment. https://youtube.com/shorts/Hq2POuEsNyM?feature=share Hereโ€™s a quick formula you can use to estimate your home affordability: Step 1: Find Your Monthly Income Take… Continue reading How Much House Can You Afford?

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What You Need to Know Before You Start Home Shopping

Buying your first home is one of lifeโ€™s biggest milestones. Itโ€™s exciting, rewarding, andโ€”letโ€™s be realโ€”a little overwhelming. From figuring out where to start, to navigating credit, budgets, and paperwork, the homebuying journey can feel like a maze. Thatโ€™s why Iโ€™ve put together this step-by-step roadmap for first-time homebuyers. Think of it as your guide… Continue reading What You Need to Know Before You Start Home Shopping