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Jul
23
2023
23
2023
Waiting For Home Prices To Drop Dramatically? Here's Why You Shouldn't Wait
At Mortgage First Direct, we understand that many have been anticipating a potential crash in house prices akin to the 2008 housing crisis. However, despite shifts in the housing market, we have yet to witness such a "crash." What has changed, and why might waiting for a major price drop...
At Mortgage First Direct, we understand that many have been anticipating a potential crash in house prices akin to the 2008 housing crisis. However, despite shifts in the housing market, we have yet to witness such a "crash." What has changed, and why might waiting for a major price drop...
Jul
19
2023
19
2023
Essential Do's and Don'ts After Applying for a Home Loan
Did you know securing a home loan isn't a done deal until the final closing? It's true! Any financial changes between your application submission and the final signing can impact loan approval. To help you navigate this critical stage successfully, here's a friendly reminder of what to...
Did you know securing a home loan isn't a done deal until the final closing? It's true! Any financial changes between your application submission and the final signing can impact loan approval. To help you navigate this critical stage successfully, here's a friendly reminder of what to...
Jul
12
2023
12
2023
Earnest Money vs. Down Payment: What's the Difference?
Prepping to buy your dream home? One thing you'll want to prepare for is to provide your "earnest money." Is this different from your down payment? That's what we're breaking down in this article. Read on to learn more. Let's start with earnest money. What is Earnest Money? When you make an...
Prepping to buy your dream home? One thing you'll want to prepare for is to provide your "earnest money." Is this different from your down payment? That's what we're breaking down in this article. Read on to learn more. Let's start with earnest money. What is Earnest Money? When you make an...
Jul
08
2023
08
2023
The Benefits of Homeownership: Why Buying a Home Trumps Renting
The Benefits of Homeownership: Why Buying a Home Trumps Renting When faced with the decision of renting or buying a home, many individuals are now leaning towards the advantages of homeownership, despite higher rates. The rental market's ongoing affordability challenges have...
The Benefits of Homeownership: Why Buying a Home Trumps Renting When faced with the decision of renting or buying a home, many individuals are now leaning towards the advantages of homeownership, despite higher rates. The rental market's ongoing affordability challenges have...
Jul
05
2023
05
2023
A Guide to Buying a New Home: What You Need to Know
If you're considering a brand new home, there are a few things you should know. Let's walk through the process of buying a new-construction home, from start to finish, and discover some tips to make it a smooth experience. Step 1: Determine your budgetBefore diving into the homebuying...
If you're considering a brand new home, there are a few things you should know. Let's walk through the process of buying a new-construction home, from start to finish, and discover some tips to make it a smooth experience. Step 1: Determine your budgetBefore diving into the homebuying...