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Inside Lending (LinkedIn Post) 6.16.25

📉 Market Stability. Growing Inventory. Buyer Advantage?

QUOTE OF THE WEEK “What’s the use of happiness? It can’t buy you money.”—Henny Youngman,...
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The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

Tuesday June 10th, 2025 Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some...
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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

Monday June 9th, 2025 For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Affordability, Buying Tips If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you...
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The Big Difference Between Homeowner and Renter Net Worth

If you’re currently renting, you’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for doing it. But if...
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HOW TO TELL YOU’RE DONE WITH RENTING AND READY TO BUY

Are you ready to make the leap from renter to homeowner? Buying a home may...
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Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

Wednesday June 4th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Buying Tips A lot of buyers are pressing...
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Common Real Estate Terms Explained

Monday May 26th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Agent Value, Buying Tips If you're a first-time homebuyer, chances...
When you're buying a home, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding the perfect property. However, one crucial step that should never be overlooked is the home inspection. This process can save you from unexpected surprises and provide peace of mind about your investment.

🏡 Why You’ll Want a Home Inspection

May 23 2025 When you're buying a home, it's easy to get caught up in...
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Thinking about an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Read This First

Thursday May 22nd, 2025  For Buyers, Mortgage Rates If you’ve been house hunting lately, you’ve probably...
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What Buyers Need To Know About Homeowners Association Fees

Tuesday May 20th, 2025  For Buyers, First-Time Buyers, Buying Tips When buying a home, you’re probably thinking...
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Why Buyers Are More Likely To Get Concessions Right Now

Tuesday May 13th, 2025  For Buyers, Buying Tips Especially in areas where inventory is rising, both...
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Stocks May Be Volatile, but Home Values Aren’t

Tuesday May 6th, 2025  Home Prices, Economy With all the uncertainty in the economy, the stock...
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The 20% Down Payment Myth, Debunked

May 5th, 2025  Saving up to buy a home can feel a little intimidating, especially...
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Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

It’s not really a surprise that 70% of buyers paused their home search last year. Maybe you...
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Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

Thursday April 17th, 2025  If buying a home is on your radar – even if...

Exciting news! I’m officially a Certified Liability Advisor (CLA) through Borrow Smart University!

This certification deepens my expertise in strategic mortgage and liability management, allowing me to help...
What Is a Mortgage Recast—and How Does It Work

What Is a Mortgage Recast—and How Does It Work?

If you’ve come into a lump sum of money—maybe from a bonus, inheritance, or home...
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Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market

Tuesday January 7th, 2025 For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates, Forecasts Wondering what’s in store for the housing...

The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends

Have you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people...
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Renting vs. Buying: The Net Worth Gap You Need To See

Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you...