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Category: Second Time Homebuyer (12 Articles)

October 1, 2023 | 5 minute read

Your Do’s and Don’ts After Closing Day

The homebuying process can be a lot like a movie story structure. There’s the exposition of deciding to buy, the rising action of mortgage applications and house hunting, and the climax of closing day More

September 7, 2023 | 4 minute read

What Does My Lender Need to Know After Closing Day?

During your homebuying process, you’ll have a close relationship with your personal lender. After closing day, however, your loan will be managed by a loan servicer who may or may not be the lender who assisted with your loan during the home buying process. Either way, the loan servicer ... More

September 1, 2023 | 5 minute read

What Do I Need for Mortgage Pre-Approval?

Before you start looking for your first home, you’ll want to meet with your lender for mortgage pre-approval. This is an essential first step to secure most types of loans, including conventional, fixed-rate home ... More

July 21, 2023 | 4 minute read

What Is a Move Down Buyer? Everything You Need to Know

Does this sound like you? Retirement is fast approaching (or already here), your kids have successfully transitioned into adulthood, and you have abundant equity in your home. You are ready for a fresh start, to downsize, and to think about cashing in on all that equity. More

November 17, 2022 | 4 minute read

Interest Rates are Up, So Why Buy Now?

  Rising interest rates have caused some potential homebuyers to hit pause while shopping for a new house. It’s a predictable reaction to the cataclysmic swing in the market since mid-2021.  As of November 2022, loan interest rates are More

August 19, 2022 | 13 minute read

The Top 5 Challenges of Second-time Homebuyers

They say practice makes perfect. So you would think that buying a second home would be easier than buying the first.  Well, not necessarily.  While it’s true that you might have more insight into the process and have ... More

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