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Preventing Small Floods In Your Home

access_timeDecember 16, 2021personThierry Roche

So, just a question – when did you last replace your washing machine hose? A general rule of thumb is that a washing machine hose should be replaced about every five to seven years. If you’ve had your washing machine for about that long, and never replaced the hose before, you should probably keep reading. […]

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The Mortgage Saga

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access_timeDecember 9, 2021personThierry Roche

These are some changing times, aren’t they? Loan limits for both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are adjusted annually to keep up with the cost of living – but with the appreciation that’s experienced lately in so many markets, it may not be enough. So, what do you do in that case? Qualified buyers can […]

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Credit Utilization and How It Affects You

access_timeNovember 30, 2021personThierry Roche

How much of your credit is available at a given time? When applying for mortgages and loans, a lower credit utilization means that the borrower is not relying heavily on their credit, and also means that they are using their credit wisely. Basically, the higher the percentage, the higher the risk is involved which will […]

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Pay My Mortgage Off Faster? You Can Do It!

access_timeNovember 24, 2021personThierry Roche

Mortgage free – if those words sound like music to your ears, keep reading! It is possible! Some people do consider their house payment to be as basic as a monthly utilities bill, but with some discipline and smart thinking, those words that sound like music now can become a reality. Let’s think about this […]

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Let’s Knock Some Things Off Your List

access_timeNovember 17, 2021personThierry Roche

If you’re a homeowner, you more than likely are already aware that you have to check things periodically throughout your home, making sure that they are operating properly and efficiently. If you do need maintenance on something in your home, it’s so much better to catch the repair earlier than later as the expenses could […]

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Attention Veterans: Have You Considered An IRRRL?

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access_timeNovember 12, 2021personThierry Roche

If you’re a veteran, I’d first like to take this opportunity to thank you for your service to our country. There are loan options available to you, and one of those is an IRRRL. You must be a Veteran with a current VA-backed home loan to qualify. IRRRL is an acronym for Interest Rate Reduction […]

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Which Came First: Buying Or Selling Your Home?

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access_timeNovember 3, 2021personThierry Roche

I know you’ve heard of the phrase “which came first, the chicken or the egg?”. It kind of makes you think of what happens when you consider selling your home. Which should you do first – purchase your new home, or sell your current abode? What’s the better option? Some don’t have a choice – […]

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Loan Questions: How Do I Remove Or Add A Person?

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access_timeOctober 28, 2021personThierry Roche

In the case of a divorce, it’s very common for the spouse who keeps the home to remove the other spouse from the loan. In a similar situation, it’s also equally common for a first-time home buyer who doesn’t have enough income to qualify to ask a parent or relative to co-sign – that person […]

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Should You Rent Out Your Current Home Instead Of Sell?

access_timeOctober 23, 2021personThierry Roche

We’re just going to start this off with an assumption. Let’s assume that you have owned your home for several years. Because you’ve had it for so long, it’s increased in value, not to mention the unpaid balance is considerably less than you originally borrowed. To put all that into easier terms – you have equity […]

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How To Know If You’re Eligible For Cash-Out Refinance

access_timeOctober 15, 2021personThierry Roche

It isn’t much of a secret that home appreciation has quite dramatically increased over the past two years. With that increase, most homeowners have equity. Quite often, a common way to release part of that equity is  a cash-out refinance, however not all homeowners are currently eligible. First off – what is it? A cash-out […]

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