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18 2023 May
How To Increase Your Mortgage Pre-Approval Amount
When starting out on your home buying journey, especially when you’re looking to purchase your first home, it’s important to figure out how much of...
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04 2023 May
The 9 Things to Consider When Buying a Rental Property
It’s no secret that buying a rental property can be an excellent investment. If you ask a successful investor what’s in their portfolio, there’s a...
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20 2023 April
How to Find Out What School District Your Home Is In
Everyone wants their kids to get an excellent education, setting them up for success in the future. If you have or are planning to have...
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06 2023 April
Why You Should Use a Local Mortgage Lender
When it comes to buying a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing a mortgage lender. While you can work with...
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03 2023 April
First Heritage Mortgage Announces Bethesda Branch Relocation
First Heritage Mortgage Announces Bethesda Branch Relocation BETHESDA, MD – First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (FHM) announced the move of its Bethesda branch (Branch NMLS ID...
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23 2023 March
Renting vs. Buying a House – What’s Right For You?
As you’re looking for a new home or apartment, the first question you usually have to answer is whether or not you’re in the market...
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09 2023 March
A Guide to First-Time Homebuyer Programs in 2023
For many homebuyers, this purchase is the most significant that they will make in their lifetimes. From the outside looking in, the home buying process...
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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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23 2023 February
What is the FHFA First-Time Homebuyers Rate Discount?
Last year the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s pricing structure to reduce fees for certain homebuyers and...
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