Maria Crespo-REALTOR

465 Winsor St, Ludlow, MA, 01056 - Maria Crespo (Keller Williams Realty) Open House Saturday 12-1.30PM .Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom home in a sought-after location, complete with 2 full bathrooms, a spacious living room featuring a cozy fireplace, an inviting eat-in kitchen, and gleaming wood floors that extend throughout....

Welcome to the Language of Real Estate! In this series we are going to review RE words, define them and answer any questions you have in the comments.
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This week we are learning the term Second Mortgage.
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A second mortgage lets you tap into your home's equity to access extra cash for big dreams, like renovations!
💡 How it works:
1️⃣ You borrow against the equity you've built up in your home.
2️⃣ Flexible repayment options.
3️⃣ Potential tax benefits!
What would you renovate in your current home?
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Hope to see you there!

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