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RE: First-time buyer blues: grants vs. loan programs

I’ve watched a couple I worked with nearly back out after seeing the stack of paperwork for a grant program. They were convinced it was a trick, but a...

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RE: Can H1-B Visa Holders Still Get a Mortgage After Trump’s Crackdown?

Funny you mention the “secret rulebook”—I’ve literally had a loan officer tell me, “Well, we don’t usually do this, but…” and then suddenly the rules ...

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RE: 🚨 LIMITED-TIME HOME DEAL 🚨

LIMITED-TIME HOME DEAL 🚨 I hear you—sometimes those promos really do come through at just the right moment. I had a client last year who jump...

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RE: Tapping home equity vs. traditional estate planning—what makes more sense?

That's a tough one, honestly. Reminds me of when my parents debated redoing their driveway. It was cracked and uneven, but they figured they'd squeeze...

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RE: Career Crossroads: Stick With Stable Gig or Jump Into Risky Dream Job?

Interesting perspective, and it's definitely relatable. But here's something I've noticed from talking with clients who've made similar leaps: sometim...

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RE: Ever thought about using escrow accounts? Here's a scenario...

Escrow's definitely not bulletproof, I hear you on that. Had a client once who was super hesitant about escrow fees—thought it was just another unnece...

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RE: Home equity loans and taxes—did you know this?

This reminds me of a client I had a few years back who thought they could just toss everything into one big shoebox and call it a day. Come tax time, ...

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RE: CONFUSED ABOUT LOANS THAT DON'T FIT THE BOX

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. Had a client whose income was seasonal—big spikes in summer, quiet winters—and the lender initially balked at it. W...

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RE: CONFUSED ABOUT LOANS THAT DON'T FIT THE BOX

Had a client run into something similar a while back. Their accountant initially wrote a pretty generic letter, and the lender barely blinked at it. B...

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RE: Smart Thermostat Vs. Energy-Efficient Windows: Which Saves More Money Long-Term?

Interesting take—my experience has been a bit different. Installed energy-efficient windows about five years back, and at first, savings seemed pretty...

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