Home Financing Advice

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What to Look for in a VA loan

As a well-deserved benefit for your service, VA home loans are one of the most powerful tools available to help military members and Veterans achieve the dream of homeownership. This option is available to eligible Veterans, active-duty service members, certain National Guard and Reserve members, and eligible surviving spouses who meet minimum service requirements and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). If you’ve served our country, a VA loan could be your simplest path to a new home. Continue reading →

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Home Equity

Owning a home is a major life milestone, but did you know your home holds hidden value beyond just a roof over your head? That value is called “home equity,” and understanding it can be the key to unlocking goals and financial opportunities. Maybe you’ve been dreaming of a kitchen renovation, but saving up for the project gets further away every year. Or perhaps you’re considering consolidating debt, but you are worried about high-interest rates. Home equity could be the answer you’ve been searching for. Continue reading →

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Sweat Equity

In terms of real estate, “sweat equity” is understood as value-enhancing improvements made by homeowners. These improvements might be made to increase the immediate value of the home for re-sale, or to increase the usability, enjoyability, and value of the home to the owners as they live there. Continue reading →

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