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4-minute read

Primary Mortgage Market Explained

Not sure what the primary mortgage market is? Check out our guide to learn all about the primary mortgage market and how to navigate it successfully.

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VA Non-Allowable Fees: What Buyers Don’t Have To Pay

Non-allowable fees for a VA loan are costs that a buyer isn't responsible for paying. Learn what fees in a VA loan are non-allowable and why that is.

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5-minute read

Primary Residence: What Is It And Why Is It Important?

A primary residence is a type of property classification. Learn the rules for primary residences and how they impact your mortgage rate and tax deductions.

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6-minute read

Real Estate Comps: What They Are And How To Find Them In Your Area

Real estate comparables, or “comps,” are similar homes in the same neighborhood or somewhere nearby. Learn who uses real estate comps and how to find them.

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7-minute read

The Difference Between Forbearance And Foreclosure

The words may sound the same, but there’s a difference between forbearance and foreclosure. Here’s what you need to know.

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5-minute read

Generation Z Sets Big Financial Goals For 2023 Despite Hurdles

New data shows Gen Z financial resolutions for 2023 center around financial health and homeownership.

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8-minute read

The Red Desk: What Is Escrow?

In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow is and how it works.

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12-minute read

The Red Desk: Home Selling Process

Selling your home may seem like an incredibly daunting process, especially if your house is for sale by owner. Our host walks you through how to get your home ready to sell on your own!

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4-minute read

The Red Desk: How To Increase Your Home Value

Kitchen upgrades? New landscaping? Tear down some walls? Knowing what changes to make to increase your home value is complicated. The Red Desk’s step-by-step guide can show you exactly where to start, and how much you might get.

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14-minute read

120 Home Buying And Mortgage Facts For 2023

We have compiled a list of the top need-to-know mortgage facts and home buying statistics to give buyers a better understanding of the 2023 real estate market.

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7-minute read

2023 Housing Market Forecasts From The Experts

What does 2023 hold for the housing market? We looked at the predictions of several expert sources. See what they said and what it might mean for you.

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8-minute read

What Is Escrow?

In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow is and how it works.

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6-minute read

Should I Move Or Remodel

If you’re unhappy with your current home, you have two options: renovate or move. This is a big financial and emotional decision, and The Red Desk will walk you through the pros and cons of both.

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7-minute read

Property Taxes Explained

Taxes are just one of life’s little certainties — but is there any way to lower them? Learn everything you need to know about property taxes in this episode of The Red Desk.

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7-minute read

Five Steps To Make An Offer On A House

Making an offer on a house should be exciting, not nerve-wracking. In this episode, we’re going to walk through the five most essential steps to make an offer on a home: the pre-approval process, drafting an offer letter, contingencies, what to expect during negotiations, and how your real estate agent can help.

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7-minute read

Preapproval vs. Prequalification: Which One Gets You A Home?

Preapproval and prequalification often get confused, but only one really matters when it comes to getting the house you want. In this episode of The Red Desk, we’re explaining the difference between prequalification and preapproval, and how they'll show you how much home you can afford.

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9-minute read

First-Time Home Buying Tips

Buying your first home should be exciting, not overwhelming. So we welcome you to The Red Desk, where we cover everything you need to know about homeownership. Never dumbed down, but easier than you think, Our Host makes an intimidating journey relatable, and actually kinda fun.

In our first episode, we walk through the entire home buying process. This is a broad look, and we'll do a deeper dive on all of the topics discussed in future videos. So be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you can catch every episode of The Red Desk!

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6-minute read

Types Of Loans Described

In this episode of The Red Desk, we’re going to go detail different types of loans, including conforming and nonconforming, jumbo, and more.

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