A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they're looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a big...
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According to data from the most recent Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans reached 753 in February. As lending standards have tightened recently, many are concerned over whether or not their credit score is st...
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Lots of speculation on the current housing market….. "Its 2005 all over again" or "this is a housing bubble waiting to pop" even better "the sky is falling, run for cover" … alright maybe the last one was a stretch, not by far though. Aloha, Lance Ow...
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Congratulations! You've found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You're undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, co...
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Aloha, Lance Owens (RS) bringing you the latest in Real Estate news Many homeowners believe that rising interest rates and home prices have scared away buyers and therefore have not listed their houses for sale. However, the truth is that buyers wh...
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I know, its a "shifting" market, but honestly who wins when you keep paying your landlords mortgage (hint-it's not you) There are some people who haven't purchased homes because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. However, ...
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Whose Mortgage Do You Want to Pay? Yours or Your Landlord's? I know, its a "shifting" market, but honestly who wins when you keep paying your landlords mortgage (hint-it's not you) There are some people who haven't purchased homes because they are u...
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Getting Pre-Approved Should Always Be Your First Step Monday April 16th, 2018 Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyersâ€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€' In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searc...
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Why Is There So Much Paperwork Required to Get a Mortgage? Tuesday December 5th, 2017 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers Aloha, Lance Owens with LUVA Real Estate here. I cant tell you how many times I get asked this question! Why is...
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Get All the Facts about PMI Tuesday May 2nd, 2017 First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of m...
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