Should You Buy a Starter Home?

Should You Buy a Starter Home?

You’re already visualizing your dream: owning your own house. A space for you to call your own. A place you can design to truly be your own. That’s the goal for many new homeowners. You might be fortunate enough to…
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How Much Mortgage Can You Afford?

Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading to suit your current needs, the first step in the process for many buyers is determining their purchase limit and what financing they can qualify for. Part of this calculation depends on…
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How to Set a Budget to Buy Your First Home

Everyone gets excited about buying a home, and even more so if it’s your first. For most buyers, it’s fun to go to open houses and take a look at all that’s out there on the market. You get lots…
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How to Qualify for a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed

Being your own boss comes with a lot of positives: you get to set your schedule, you’re calling the shots, and it usually means you’re doing something you love. When you’re applying for a mortgage, having self-employment income can pose…
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender

Purchasing a home, whether it’s your first or you’re moving to one better suited to your current needs, is an exciting time! Many buyers enjoy the house-hunting process and finding the right home for their needs and budget. A part…
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Getting Your Offer Accepted in a Seller’s Market

You might not be aware, but the housing market has its ups and downs, just like other cyclical industries. It’s advantageous to time your home transactions to align with the market conditions favorable to your situation, such as buying when…
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First Heritage Mortgage Celebrates National Homeownership Month with Resources for Achieving and Enjoying Homeownership

June is National Homeownership Month! To celebrate, we’ve put together this digest of our best resources for both achieving and enjoying homeownership. Tips for Achieving Homeownership Becoming a homeowner can feel like a lot of work. You’ve got to plan…
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How to Choose a Moving Company

While settling into a new home can seem exciting, it also brings its own set of concerns. On top of getting familiar with the area and making sure your home purchase goes smoothly, you also have to get ready for…
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What to Know About Buying a Foreclosed Home

Why do people consider buying a foreclosed home? There are a few good reasons. The price is usually a big factor – you’re able to potentially get a lot more house at a bargain price point. The property may also…
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Why You Need A Real Estate Agent

If you’re looking to buy a house, chances are you’ve already started the process by searching online. There are a seemingly endless number of platforms and services on the web today that make finding your new home easier and quicker…
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