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Understanding Real Estate Contingencies and More!
The Metrolina Mortgage Team is committed to providing you each week with helpful information on topics such as the local market, home trends
Trevor Higgins
Dec 30, 20221 min read
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Good News for Buyers - Home Price Increase Slows
S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) recently released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S.
Trevor Higgins
Oct 20, 20222 min read
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Do Mortgage Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score?
When you apply for a home mortgage loan, your Mortgage Planner will check your credit score.
Trevor Higgins
Jun 14, 20221 min read
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Zillow Cuts Home Price Growth Forecast for 2023
illow has recently revised down its home price forecast, predicting that prices in the country should rise 14.9% between March 2022 and Marc
Trevor Higgins
May 19, 20221 min read
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Is it Time to Stop Renting and Purchase a Home?
Are you renting a home and wondering if it might make more sense to buy one instead?
Trevor Higgins
Jan 7, 20221 min read
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How To Buy a House With Cryptocurrency
“Bitcoin helped us buy a house, and now we’re building a house using some Bitcoin earnings as well.”
Tyler Satre, Fairway loan officer
Trevor Higgins
Dec 21, 20216 min read
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The Difference Between Pre-Approval & Pre-Qualification
Real estate agents often suggest to buyers that they become “pre-approved” or “pre-qualified” before beginning the home search process.
Trevor Higgins
Sep 22, 20212 min read
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Moving Made Easy
Once you have found the perfect home and your loan application is underway, you can begin thinking about moving into your new home.
Trevor Higgins
Jul 12, 20213 min read
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Understanding Your Closing Disclosure
There are many moving pieces when your home loan is being finalized.
Trevor Higgins
Jun 24, 20211 min read
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Bill Could Make It Easier to Get a Mortgage with Student Loans
A new bill being discussed in Congress could make home buying easier for those with student loans.
Trevor Higgins
Apr 26, 20213 min read
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Fairway Ranked A Top Mortgage Lender for 2021
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation has been named one of the nine best mortgage lenders for 2021 by The Mortgage Reports
Trevor Higgins
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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What to Look For in a Mortgage Planner
Finding the right mortgage planner is no different than hiring a lawyer or an accountant.
Trevor Higgins
Mar 26, 20212 min read
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Homeownership Myths Debunked
Making the transition from renter to homeowner can be overwhelming.
Trevor Higgins
Mar 22, 20212 min read
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Signs You are Ready to Be a Homeowner
If you’ve been renting for a while, you’ve likely asked yourself the question, “am I ready to purchase a home?”
Trevor Higgins
Mar 18, 20211 min read
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How to Clean Your Washer and Dryer
It may seem as though a washing machine is self-cleaning, but dirt, grime, and mold can collect in its cracks and crevices
Trevor Higgins
Mar 9, 20211 min read
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Fairway Named #1 Workplace in the US
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation has won the 2021 Top Workplaces USA award by Energage.
Trevor Higgins
Mar 5, 20211 min read
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Is it Time to Stop Renting and Purchase a Home?
Are you renting a home and wondering if it might make more sense to buy one instead?
Trevor Higgins
Dec 29, 20201 min read
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What do you put on the Thanksgiving Day Table?
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, making it a great time to start preparing your home for the holidays and giving your dining room...
Trevor Higgins
Nov 19, 20201 min read
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The winter housing market is looking promising!
The winter market may look a little different this year. National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) economists are predicting that.
Trevor Higgins
Nov 18, 20201 min read
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Turn a Fixer Upper into Your Dream Home
With a renovation loan, you can roll the cost of financing or refinancing a home and repairs into one loan – saving you time and money.
Trevor Higgins
Dec 1, 20191 min read
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