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How bridge financing alleviates need for contingency offers in home sale

This short-term financing instrument allows a home seller to tap home equity before their home is sold

Published on 07/07/2025

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Why Homeownership Is Still Worth It—Even Beyond the Finances

From mental health benefits to stronger communities, homeownership offers more than just a return on investment—it offers a better quality of life.

Published on 06/25/2025

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Mortgage Rates Aren’t Just About the Fed — Here’s What You Really Need to Know

Mortgage rates held steady this week—but not for the reasons you think. Here’s why working with a loan officer beats doing your own research when timing the market.

Published on 06/20/2025

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Home equity contracts offer no monthly payments, no interest in exchange for cash out

Just like reverse mortgages, home equity contract should be a “loan” of last resort

Published on 06/17/2025

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Southern California homeowners have $1.645 trillion of tappable equity

Southern California homeowners have $1.645 trillion of tappable equity

Published on 06/16/2025

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Tips for house hunters in an evolving homebuyers’ market

Tips for house hunters in an evolving homebuyers’ market

Published on 06/16/2025

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Buy now or wait? House hunters fret prices, rates and prospects for economy

Buy now or wait? House hunters fret prices, rates and prospects for economy

Published on 06/16/2025

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These creative financing options offer homebuyers another way in

These creative financing options offer homebuyers another way in

Published on 06/16/2025

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What’s the difference between a bank, mortgage banker or mortgage broker?

What’s the difference between a bank, mortgage banker or mortgage broker?

Published on 06/16/2025