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What do NAR’s upcoming industry changes mean for you? Effective Saturday, August 17th, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is implementing practice changes, including updates to compensation offers, written agreements, and communications with communities and consumers. Here’s what you need to know: http://spr.ly/6185lzsTV

Did you know it's National Day? 🤔
Today we celebrate by reminding ourselves how important it is to achieve financial independence!
Purchasing and owning a home is one of the most common first steps to building wealth. When you own a home, you accumulate wealth in the form of equity as your home appreciates in value over time 💰 Are you ready to take the first step towards financial independence? Contact me today to get started on your preapproval!

Still think a 20% down payment is required? Think again! FHA Loans allow down payment amounts as low as 3.5%

What’s the driving force behind last week’s refinance surge? Plus, initial jobless claims saw the largest decline in almost a year, calming the job market crash fears. Read more in the Market Update: http://spr.ly/6186YsywE

Generally, top-rated school districts mean safer neighborhoods. Whether you have school-aged children or not, scroll through ➡️ to see why you should research school districts when buying a home

Ready to embark on your home buying endeavors? Purchasing a home is a major life decision, and you want to make sure you find a home that checks your most important boxes while avoiding money-draining surprises. Click here to look through home buying green and red flags: http://spr.ly/6183Yl4pb

It's back-to-school time! Are you ready for an A+ home buying experience? Now's the time to study up for your home purchase! It all starts with a preapproval, contact me today to take the first step!

"HOA" stands for Homeowners' Association, a non-profit organization that manages and maintains a community's assets, such as homes, properties, and common areas. "CC&Rs" stands for Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. CC&Rs are the rules of the HOA community, which outline the rights and obligations of the HOA and its members. CC&Rs describe what can and can't be done with a property, and their goal is to preserve and enhance property values

Saving for the down payment is one of the biggest hurdles for first-time home buyers. When you grow your down payment with HomeFundIt™, you can cross the finish line FASTER with a LARGER down payment!

In the midst of high interest rates and historically high home prices, how can you achieve your dream of homeownership? Let’s discuss five strategies that can put you ahead of the game in a low affordability housing market: http://spr.ly/6186YGMOG

When it comes to home financing, you deserve a lender who will bend over backwards for your unique needs! At CMG Home Loans, we have flexible mortgage options for every budget. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, refinance, or renovate, we're here to help you stick the landing!

Though the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) did not cut rates yesterday, mortgage rates still trended lower. In fact, the average 30-year mortgage rate officially dropped to its lowest level since late 2023, according to Mortgage News Daily’s rate index. Read more in the market update: http://spr.ly/6185ch2xF

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Go Team USA! 🇺🇸 As you root for our nation's top athletes, we're ready to cheer you on your path to the American Dream of homeownership. When it comes to mortgage financing, trust your home team at CMG!

Setting your aim 🎯 on homeownership? A straight shot to the home of your dreams starts with a mortgage preapproval. Give me a call to take the first step!

How has the VA Loan evolved throughout the years? Since its creation in 1944, this program has provided homeownership opportunities to millions of Veterans. As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the VA Loan, here’s how the program has expanded in recent decades: http://spr.ly/6184cVl4u

Think it's a good idea to browse home listings before getting preapproved? Think again! A preapproval lets you know how much you can afford, so you don't get your heart set on a home that's out of your budget. Ready to get started on your mortgage preapproval? Give me a call!

Amidst inflation and rate volatility, how can you stay afloat? We're proud to offer our 🛟 Float Down Option 🛟 to help you find your dream home at the right rate. If rates go up, you're protected. If rates go down, you get the benefit. Ask me how our Float Down Option can lead you to smooth sailing ⛵

The base FICO® Scores range from 300 to 850. The higher the score, the lower the risk to lenders. A "good" credit score is considered to be in the 670-739 score range. A credit score between 740-799 is considered "very good" and a score over 800 is considered "exceptional"

Summer is heating up! As temps are rising, chill out with these summer home maintenance tips:

The summer heatwave is rising, and so are these hot home décor trends! From dark academia to vintage designs, here are seven popular home trends this summer: http://spr.ly/6185ioInb

Is builder data predicting future rate declines? Yesterday, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its housing market sentiment index for July. Here’s what you need to know: http://spr.ly/6186i9msA

Credit report vs credit score-- what do you need to know? Not only are the two different, but they're used for different purposes. Here's a handy chart to help you understand the distinction

When you originate a loan, you will be required to make some initial payments upon your closing: one is the down payment, the other is your closing costs. Closing costs typically include the loan origination fee, appraisal fee, credit report fee, tax service fee, closing/escrow fee, mortgage recording charge, hazard insurance premium/reserves, and county property taxes/reserves, totaling 3-6% of the loan amount

Did you know?? There's CASH💰 trapped inside your home! That's right, it's called home equity and it's the difference between the market value of your home and the amount of your mortgage that you still owe. Here are 5 ways you can leverage your home equity to meet your goals

Need some good news?! The consumer price index (CPI) was released this morning and showed cooling inflation in June. As a result, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to the lowest level since March. Read more in the Market Update: http://spr.ly/61829AbUp

You can remodel the bathroom, renovate the kitchen, paint the exterior, and spruce up the landscaping, but there's one aspect of a home you can't change: LOCATION. When house hunting, be sure to keep location in the forefront of your mind

How's your summer project 🚧 🧰 coming along? With the All In One™ Construction Loan 🛠️, you can build your dream home and start building equity IMMEDIATELY! Want to learn more? Contact me today!