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Mortgage Loans: Stick With A Bank Or Go With A Broker?

It matters where you go for a mortgage. Who offers a better deal — a banker or broker?

Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

12 Questions You Absolutely Must Ask Before Renting An Apartment

When hunting for an apartment, many renters fall into the same ugly trap: They get swept away with visions of painting the walls deep purple and having c...

How to Compare Banks and Credit Unions When Looking for a New Financial Home

Let's say you're moving to a new community and thus need a new home for your banking and checking services, or let's say you're in a situation where you've

6 Tips to Increase Your Home’s Value

Before you tackle another home improvement project or stick a “for sale” sign in your yard, check out this list of smart ways to boost your home’s appeal — especially for the growing number of…

What credit score is needed for a mortgage?

What credit score is needed for a mortgage? Buying a home is one of the largest investments that most Americans will make in their lifetime. In order to

Things You Should Expect Your Mortgage Banker to Ask You

Five things you can plan on discussing with your mortgage banker. Take it from us, we do this every day.

FSBO or Professional Real Estate Agent?

The possibility of “saving” on Realtor commission might sound appealing to those interested in selling their home, but a real estate agent has the background and experience to make the sale of your home more successful. A huge amount of time, marketing and effort goes into selling a home. Plus, it’s

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Is Social Media Effective for Real Estate?

Social media has its place, but don't use it as the be-all and end-all for your Luxury Real Estate business.

When a Flip Flops: Celebrity Real Estate Fails

Bad real estate deals can happen to anyone…even the rich and famous

Real Estate Pros Forecast A Sunny Spring

The National Association of Realtors’ Realtor Confidence Index measures how real estate professionals perceive the market for single-family homes on a scale where any number above 50 indicate…

What’s Happening In Real Estate Culture? We’re on It

You’ve always been just one call—and now one email or webchat—away from answers on everything from demographic data to real estate movie trivia.

The Pros and Cons of being a Real Estate Agent

Would you like a career with a stable and steady income, guaranteed days off and a five-day workweek? Then being a real estate agent is NOT the job for you.

Choose Mission Fed for Real Estate Loans

You’ve heard the saying, “They’re not making any more land.” That’s why many people choose to purchase real estate. Come to the lender you already know and trust—Mission Fed.

Recession. Is The Sun Setting In Real Estate?

The economy is currently in a “transition” phase. Indicator? Why have sales dropped 20% this year? What does this mean for real estate? Recession?

Why Be a Broker When You Can Be a Mortgage Banker?

The rise of digital mortgages and increasing lender consolidation are just two reasons mortgage brokers should make the transition to mortgage banking sooner rather than later.

8 home sale secrets only real estate agents know

Some real estate agents are happy to share some trade-secret real estate tips for selling your home.

Creative Real Estate Marketing Ideas to Sell a Listing

Most agents market their business the same way. Differentiate yourself with these creative real estate marketing ideas to sell your listings.