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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

Article from Realtor.com Refinancing a mortgage can be a great way for homeowners to save some money. But beware—make a wrong move when you refinance a loan, and you could easily get in over your head. That’s why we highlight here the right (and wrong) ways to refinance your mortgage loan. What is home equity? Your home equity is the current market…

Do You Really Need Renter’s Insurance?

by Kristen Cox (Article from The Muse) When I was in college and got my first apartment, my dad told me, “Always be sure to get renter’s insurance.” And, like most college kids would, I promptly pushed this bit of parental advice out of my mind. Big mistake. When I got back from winter break…

Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers

When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses. From saving for your down payment to getting pre-approved for a mortgage, you’ll want to make sure you keep your financial plan on track from the beginning. Reach out to Shadetree Realty…

30 year loan rates are moving up

If you have been putting off buying a new home to see if percentage rates will fall even further. Well, it looks like the bottom came and went back in December. Those low-low rates are now climbing and financial experts recommend that anyone sitting on the fence, come on off and start seriously shopping for…