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Is Home Equity Loan Interest Tax Deductible?

So it’s tax season, and you’re wondering whether or not you can deduct the interest accrued from your home equity loan. The short answer is — it depends. Your ability to deduct...

Apr 6, 2022

6 min read.

How Much Income Do You Need To Buy a $500,000 House?

$500,000 can buy some pretty nice houses in most Florida cities. But can you actually afford to buy a house at this purchase price? Here’s what you need to consider before you...

Apr 1, 2022

8 min read.

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What Is the Highest Credit Score? Is It Attainable?

If you’re preparing to apply for a mortgage loan, you’re likely concerned about your credit score — and rightly so. Credit scores are incredibly crucial factors in the mortgage...

Mar 28, 2022

8 min read.

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Second Home Mortgage Rates: 2022 Outlook

If you’ve built up a significant amount of equity in your primary residence in the last few years, you might be tempted to purchase a second home. However, you will likely need to...

Mar 28, 2022

8 min read.

Buying a Condo vs. Buying a Townhome

Due to skyrocketing housing costs, many people simply assume that homeownership is out of their reach. Condos and townhomes could provide first-time homebuyers and investors with...

Mar 28, 2022

8 min read.

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Is It Cheaper To Build or Buy a House?

In the past, building was almost always more expensive than buying. But is that still the case now that the real estate market has heated up in popular states like Florida? ...

Mar 28, 2022

7 min read.

Buying a Condo vs. a House: Pros and Cons of Each

Buying your very own piece of real estate is an exciting and intimidating step. There are so many decisions involved in the process that it can quickly become overwhelming. One of...

Mar 28, 2022

7 min read.

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Should I Lock My Mortgage Rate Today?

Your mortgage rate is one of the most important factors you need to consider when buying a home. A good mortgage rate could be the difference between being able to afford the home...

Jan 24, 2022

7 min read.

Prequalify for a Home Loan

If you’re interested in buying a home, you could probably benefit from a prequalification. A prequalification can help inform your new home search from the very beginning. Here’s...

Jan 24, 2022

8 min read.

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Is It Better to Rent or Buy?

With home prices and rent prices at record highs, it might seem like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place when trying to decide whether to rent or buy. Here’s what you...

Jan 24, 2022

8 min read.

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Mortgage Prequalification vs. Preapproval

Navigating the home buying process and all its different terms can be confusing. Two terms that you may have heard before are “prequalification” and “preapproval”. A gold standard...

Jan 24, 2022

7 min read.

10 Questions To Ask a Mortgage Lender

If you’re looking to buy a home, the odds are that you have tons of questions about the process. In fact, there may also be questions that you don’t even know to ask. Thankfully,...

Jan 24, 2022

8 min read.

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