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RE: Home Buying 101: Stuff I Wish I'd Known Beforehand

Totally get what you're saying about seller credits feeling random—sometimes it really does seem like they're just guessing numbers. A couple quick th...

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RE: Mortgage rules just got tighter—didn't see that coming

True, things do ease up after closing, but I'd caution against thinking it's total freedom. Lenders tightening scrutiny isn't just about covering thei...

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RE: Wondering if I can still qualify for a HARP refi these days

Totally agree with this. Quick heads-up though—HARP actually ended back in 2018. But there are still refinancing options out there if you're looking.....

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RE: When Can I Finally Ditch Mortgage Insurance?

You're spot on about external factors driving home value—I've seen this play out with clients all the time. A few quick thoughts to keep you encourage...

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

Couldn't agree more with this point. I've seen a lot of people underestimate just how volatile property markets can be, especially in the short term. ...

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

Good points here, but keep in mind: - Equity lines are flexible, but banks can freeze or reduce them during downturns—seen it happen plenty in past r...

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RE: Tapped into my home's value and finally debt-free—anyone else done this?

Generally speaking, a lot of folks aim for at least a 1% drop in interest rate to make refinancing worth the hassle. But honestly, it's not always tha...

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RE: Anyone tried refinancing to combine debts? Just saw this story...

Agree, it's definitely tempting when you see those monthly savings, but a few things to consider first: - You're stretching short-term debts into long...

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