How Can I Raise My Credit Score Quickly?
If you search for quick fix credit repair on the Internet you’re likely to get thousands of responses but surprisingly, it’s not that quick to actually do the job. I get this question a lot and that’s not surprising at all because most people want to...Secrets to a Great VA Home Loan
Anyone that has chosen to serve the USA through military services both presently and in the past is usually eligible for a VA loan. This loan is backed by the Veterans Affairs and is specifically reserved for those that have actively served. THANK YOU, BY THE WAY!!...How to Do a Cash-Out Refinance on a Rental
You have a rental property. You don’t want to give it up but you do want to refinance it because rates are low and you may have purchased the property when rates were high. Or, you’re just looking to pull some money out of the rental property to either...When Should I Lock in a Mortgage Rate?
When is the right time to lock in a mortgage rate? This is an open-ended question. I’ve had people ask me when the best time is to lock in their rate even the best time of day or the day of the week. But the best time to lock in a mortgage is usually when the...Can I Buy a House with Poor Credit?
Maybe 2019 is the year you buy a house. That could happen! You’ve been wanting it for some time but you’ve also been struggling with poor credit or a bad credit score. Maybe that poor credit score came from an ex-spouse or someone else that may have...Should I Refinance Before Rates Go too High?
If you are among the nearly 87 million homeowners in the United States, at some point, you’ve probably thought about refinancing unless you’ve just moved into your new home. Refinancing does a lot of different things, and it all depends on why you are...How to Get Rid of Mortgage Insurance or a 2nd Mortgage
As values have gone up over the past couple of years it might be a good time to look into eliminating your mortgage insurance. If you purchased a home through an FHA loan or other type of mortgage that required mortgage insurance because of a low to zero down payment,...Dog Grooming Contest in Pasadena
You may have recently seen on social media of the pictures or videos of dogs that have been groomed to look like other animals or even other items. At the Creative Grooming Competition at the Groom Expo West, Poodle lovers and all types of dogs participate in the...Tips for Single Women Home Buyers
This is or should not be an uncommon occurrence, but I do have a lot of women that come to me wondering if they really can buy a house by themselves. Of course! No one says you must own property with another person. But, you DO need to be able to afford it on your...
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