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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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26 2023 October
How to Deal with High Mortgage Interest Rates
In today’s real estate market, high mortgage interest rates can feel like a significant challenge for potential homebuyers to overcome. There are several strategies that...
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13 2023 October
First Heritage Mortgage Names Roshan Alavi EVP, Operations
FAIRFAX, V.A. – First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (FHM) has appointed Roshan Alavi as Executive Vice President of Operations. With extensive mortgage industry experience spanning more...
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12 2023 October
What You Need to Know About the New Fannie Mae Credit Score Averaging
Purchasing a house is a huge milestone for anyone, especially for co-borrowers buying a home together for the first time. It used to be challenging...
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28 2023 September
Beginner’s Guide to Property Management – How to Rent Out Your Home
Owning your own home can be a lifelong achievement for a new homeowner! You get to make it your own and build equity through homeownership....
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14 2023 September
What Does Under Contract Mean, and What Are Contingencies?
If you’re buying a home for the first time, or even for the first time in a while, it’s helpful to review the different steps...
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24 2023 August
How to Reduce Mortgage Insurance Premiums on FHA Loans
Buying a house is one of the most significant financial decisions that you can make. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, or you’ve been through...
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10 2023 August
Home Maintenance Basics for New Homeowners
Becoming a homeowner is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with the added responsibility of maintaining your new home. Regular maintenance will not only...
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20 2023 July
What is an ITIN Loan?
Purchasing a home is a huge milestone in anyone’s life, but for first-time homebuyers who were not born in the United States, the process can...
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