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How to Mold Your Real Estate Prospects Into Ideal Future Clients
There's nothing better than working with a client who listens to every piece of advice you give along the way. It makes for a smooth transaction, you enjoy working with each other, and it helps you get them the best results possible. They're the type of client who has you saying, "If only they could [...]
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Survey Reveals the Importance of Hiring an Empathetic Real Estate Agent When Buying a Home
Looking for a home in the past few years has been difficult for almost all buyers. Even those who have all-cash offers, waive every contingency, and offer well over asking price have been losing out on their dream homes. It's been so frustrating that it can bring you to tears at times...literally! According to this [...]
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Hit subscribe: 22 YouTube channels every agent should follow
According to Jimmy Burgess, there's an incredible array of content available today to help with every aspect of real estate. Whether you're looking for tips to improve your own video marketing or are seeking out expert advice on running your business, these YouTubers have got you covered.Read More
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The Pros and Cons of Using an Escalation Clause in a Bidding War on a House
It doesn't matter if it's a sellers' market or one that's more in favor of buyers; if a house is desirable and priced appropriately, the chances are you're going to find yourself in a bidding war. Makes sense, right? If you love the house, most likely other buyers in the market will as well. So, [...]
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What Colors Should You Use For Your Personal Brand? (and Why It Matters)
When it comes to personal branding, the right colors have the power to attract clients and opportunities, while the wrong colors can do the exact opposite.
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3 Powerful Ways to Unleash Your Inner Wonder Woman in Business
Discover valuable personal character traits that will set you apart as a leader.
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Digital Closings Using RON Puts “Consumers in the Driver’s Seat”
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What Are VA Home Loans?
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What Are VA Loans?
As the video says, the name is misleading - they’re not loans FROM the VA.
The VA - short for “US Department of Veterans Affairs” - is the Federal military veteran benefit system.
The VA administers benefits and services for Servicemembers, Veterans their dependents and survivors.
Programs related to home loans are one of their key services.
The VA is not a bank; they do not provide home loans themselves.
But they do guarantee a portion of home loans provided to ...
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When Do I Get My Loan Closing Disclosure?
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If an eligible loan proceeds from Estimate to closing, creditors must provide a Closing Disclosure form documenting the actual transaction terms and costs THREE business days before consummation. It must be in writing, whether paper or digital, and disclose ONLY the information specified by the CFPB.
If terms or costs change prior to consummation the creditor must provide a corrected disclosure containing the updated terms. In some cases, this may require an additional 3-business-day waiting ...
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What Is The Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI)?
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Measuring your existing debts against your existing income is one part of a lender’s required assessment of your ability to repay a loan.
Like the video says: debts are existing financial commitments; a car payment is a debt a grocery bill is not.
To calculate your debt-to-income ratio add up your monthly debt payments and divide them by your GROSS monthly income. (Gross income is generally the amount of money you earn BEFORE taxes and other deductions.) The Federally-established d...
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