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The Key Details About Home Appraisals That You Might Not Know

by Angel Leon | Feb 27, 2025 | Home Mortgages

A home appraisal is a critical step in the buying, selling, or refinancing process, yet many people don’t fully understand how it works or what factors influence it. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or homeowner looking to refinance, here are some key...

How Can Home Renovations Protect You from Natural Hazards

by lizlaurenb | Nov 28, 2023 | Homeowner Tips

Home renovations can be an effective way to protect your home and family from natural hazards. Start by identifying the potential hazards in your area. This can include natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, as well as...

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Prices Grow at a Near-Record Pace

by Racheli Refael | Mar 30, 2022 | Financial Reports

U.S home prices grew at a near-record pace in January according to the National S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index; year-over-year home prices rose by 19.20 percent in January as compared to December’s reading of 18.90 percent. Home prices rose 1.80 percent...

Why Did My Application For A Refinance Get Turned Down?

by Racheli Refael | Mar 8, 2022 | Mortgage

If you want to save money on your home loan, you might want to refinance. During the refinancing process, you could secure a better interest rate on your home loan. You could also withdraw cash from your home’s equity value to cover other expenses. Similar to a...

Home Values Are Impacted By School Zones: Is The Move Worth It?

by Racheli Refael | Dec 8, 2020 | Mortgage

If you are looking for a home, then you probably have a budget in mind. You also need to know about the most common factors that influence the price of a home. One factor that always seems to play a role in the price of a home is the quality of the school system. This...
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