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2016
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How to Cancel Mortgage Insurance If you've ever wondered how to cancel PMI, there are a few ways to go about it. Nearly every option comes down to equity, timely payments, and the amount of time that's passed since a mortgage was originated. For certain loans (such as FHA), the only w...
09/28/2016
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Georgia on my Mind My goal for the end of 2016 was to hold a license to originate mortgages in 8 states. Number 7 is officially approved (actually, as of a couple weeks ago). I'm now licensed to originate mortgages in the state of Georgia. As with all states, loan programs are relativ...
09/27/2016
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The Buffini group is always giving out great tips, so if you don't follow their blog, I would suggest you start. This is another piece of gold. Enjoy! By Brian Buffini One thing I’ve learned in my more than 20 years in the real estate industry is the basics never go out of style. While there...
09/27/2016
USDA Fee Reduction USDA has announced that there will be a reduction in the cost home buyers incur beginning October 1, 2016. Til now, USDA applicants paid (usually via a financed charge that added onto a loan, starting USDA buyers off underwater in equity) 2.75% of the purchase price of th...
09/19/2016
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Mortgage Tips DraftMortgage tips are funI love sharing it Mortgage tips are the best!
09/15/2016
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Respect my Relationships When doing a real estate transaction, my top priority is my borrower. Nearly as important is their agent. Also important to me is my relationship with the listing agent on a purchase transaction. When everyone is on the same team, communicating, and working towar...
09/14/2016
Joy hit this one out of the park! It's often the smallest things that can have the biggest impact in our businesses & our lives, and reminding ourselves to help others and consider their position when we speak with them is something that is sure to improve many aspects of our lives. Recently a...
09/13/2016
No better way to get back into blogging than to jump into an AR contest! This is a good one that's not only very doable, but one that, if done right, should product some great, "make the phone ring" content. It's Time to Get Back in the Groove Summer is coming to an end, the kiddos have started ...
09/01/2016