Aaron Orshalick

Recent Articles

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What is a dry closing and what states have dry funding?

A dry closing occurs when everything but payment is completed at closing. Find out what a dry closing is and which states allow dry closings.

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Blanket mortgages: Everything you need to know

Blanket mortgages finance multiple properties under one loan. Uncover the pros and cons of blanket loans to see if this type of financing is right for you.

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A guide to understanding bundle of rights in real estate

A bundle of rights describes the legal rights associated with property ownership: the right of possession, control, enjoyment, disposition and exclusion.

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5-minute read

Can you deduct mortgage interest on a second home?

In certain cases, you can use second mortgage interest deductions to reduce the amount you owe when you file taxes. Read our guide to learn if you qualify.

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An overview on the green MBS program

Fannie Mae offers green MBS (mortgage-backed securities) to provide borrowers with a green financing option. You can learn more about this initiative here.

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Participation mortgage: An explanation

Developing a commercial real estate project? You’ll need multiple lenders to spread the risk. Learn how participation mortgages can finance large deals.

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FHA announces lower mortgage insurance premiums for FHA loans

Learn more about the FHA reducing Mortgage Insurance Premiums and how it affects you.

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4-minute read

#RealEstateReset: How Gloria Steinem is using her home to create a safe space for women

Feminist icon shares the role homeownership plays in her past, present and future

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#RealEstateReset: Stacey Tisdale shares how the government used real estate to separate blacks and whites, along with her personal story of racial isolation

The gap between Black and white homeownership is at its highest level in 50 years, with segregation and separation still abounding.