16 2023 November
As a First-Time Buyer, Should I Buy, Build, or Renovate?
Buying your first home is an exhilarating milestone, full of endless possibilities and tough decisions. In our current market conditions, first‑time homebuyers face many challenges...
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03 2023 March
How to Save on Your Down Payment with an FHLB Grant
We all dream of our perfect home. Maybe yours has a spacious backyard for your pets to roam. Or perhaps it’s an apartment with a...
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12 2023 January
Reasons Why We’re Not Headed For a Housing Market Crash
Sherry Riano, FHM Loan Officer, contributed to this article. There’s been a lot of concern from prospective home buyers and existing homeowners over the past...
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04 2022 August
What To Do When Your Appraisal Comes In Lower Than Your Offer
Appraisals are an important part of the mortgage process, mainly because they ensure that you’re paying a fair price for your new home as a...
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28 2022 July
How To Use Your 401(k) to Help Buy Your Home
You usually hear that it’s imperative to save for retirement as early as you can. That advice will serve you well as you get closer...
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21 2022 July
Landscaping Ideas for the Front of Your House
Your front yard is the first impression people will have of your home, so naturally, you want it to be a good representation of the...
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07 2022 July
How Are Mortgage Interest Rates Determined?
There’s been a lot of talk about mortgage interest rates over the past few years. Throughout 2020 and 2021, rates dropped to record lows, linked...
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30 2022 June
6 Fireworks Safety Tips for your Backyard Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrating Independence Day on the Fourth of July is a tradition literally as old as our country! On July 4, 1777, the Continental Congress started...
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23 2021 December
Throwing an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party
New Year’s Eve is usually the culmination of a busy month of family gatherings, parties, and other social events. It’s the last big hurrah before...
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