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14 2022 July
8 Loan Program Tips Every Real Estate Agent Should Know
As a real estate agent, you’re often the first person someone searching for a home interacts with. They look to you for guidance on market...
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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 2022 June
What Not to Do Before Closing on a House
You’ve gotten pre-approved, found a home you like, and put in your offer. It might feel like you’ve done everything you need to complete your...
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20 2022 June
FHM Ranked A 2022 Top Workplace in Washington Post
FAIRFAX, Va. – First Heritage Mortgage (FHM) was named one of The Washington Post’s 2022 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. The Washington Post...
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16 2022 June
Getting Ready to Sell Your Home
Maybe you’re getting ready to move for a job or to be closer to family. Maybe you need more space, so you’re moving up to...
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02 2022 June
Building a House: How to Get Started
Have you thought about building your own house but are not exactly sure how to get started? You’re not alone. There are a lot of...
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19 2022 May
How To Budget for a Home Renovation
Do you have an eyesore in your home that you’re tired of looking at and wishing was fixed? Maybe it’s your kitchen cabinets or your...
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12 2022 May
How Does the Fed Rate Increase Affect Mortgages?
At the end of April, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index measured year-over-year inflation at 8.5%. The Consumer Price Index...
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