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Buying a Condo in Michigan
When clients come to me expressing an interest in buying a condo here in Michigan, I usually run down a few important points. First, I discuss the various types of condos available. Determining what...
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What to Look for in a Realtor
In the grand homebuying scheme, there are two people who are going to make or break your experience: the lender and the real estate agent. Everyone has an opinion on which is more important,...
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Can I Get a Mortgage on a House I Plan to Flip?
The market for house flipping has never been stronger. Even as house prices surge, more and more people are stepping into the house flipping game to make a quick buck. And as such, more and more...
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Who Needs a Mortgage Preapproval?
Mortgage preapproval letters have become a standard practice in the home buying process. Most sellers would like something of substance from a lender stating that you actually have the means to buy...
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Documents to Collect for a Mortgage
If you are in the process of buying a house or are thinking of buying a house, there are some common documents you will need for your mortgage. By collecting them early and having them upfront, you...
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Biweekly Mortgage Payments: A Holiday Gift to Yourself
Whenever I do a mortgage for a client buying a new house, I discuss their options in detail with them. This includes various mortgage programs, such as FHA, conventional, VA, etc.; mortgage terms, such...
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Home Buying Tips for 2015
In 2014, the big stories were the impact of the new Dodd-Frank regulations, the new Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac programs, and the questions surrounding interest rates. The Dodd-Frank regulations were...
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Welcome to Tax Season
As January comes to a close, we are once again welcomed into tax season. For some, this is a happy time of year where a big refund check will soon be on its way. For others, it’s a time of annoyance as...
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Important Mortgage Documents From Closing
As I said last week, I will be dedicating this month to tax season on my blog. I am doing this in an effort to help my clients and readers prepare themselves for their current tax filings, as I know...
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Can I Use my Tax Return for a Down Payment?
In my ongoing effort to help my clients understand the taxable implications of a mortgage during tax season, today I will talk about how a tax return can and cannot be used to help with a home...
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