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On Time, Every Time: How Being Late on Monthly Payments Can Affect Your Mortgage

January 25, 2023 by Patrick Jones

Are you the type of person that struggles with remembering to pay their bills on time? You're not alone. People across the country regularly submit late monthly payments, inflicting terrible damage to their credit. Let's take a quick look at how paying your monthly payments late can have a negative impact on your mortgage.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips

How To Keep Your Address Private

January 4, 2023 by Patrick Jones

There are not a lot of parts of your life that are private anymore. Today, it is relatively easy for someone to go online and look up your address in just a few minutes.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Privacy, Real Estate Tips

Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

December 9, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner's insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that's at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Understanding ‘PITI’ and What Goes in to Your Monthly Payments

December 2, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Ask any friend or family member that owns a home and they will share that it takes a bit of management to keep all the expenses under control. Let's explore the concept of PITI and why it is vital to have a clear picture of how much your home is costing you each month.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips

What Are The Different Types Of Investment Properties You Can Purchase?

December 1, 2022 by Patrick Jones

If you are looking for a way to diversify your investment portfolio, there are different options available. One option is to invest in real estate. With so many different choices, how can you select the right one for your needs? There are a few key points to keep in mind.

Filed Under: Investment Properties Tagged With: Condo, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips

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