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Gabriela Islas

Gabriela is addicted to traveling, learning about new cultures and the color pink. Her hidden talent is that she burns everything when cooking- even water. If you ever want to find out what Ricky Ricardo said to Lucy when he was mad, she’s your girl. When she’s not laughing at things her five year-old says, Gabriela loves writing anything about personal finance, economics and international trends.

Preapproval vs. Prequalification

When searching for a home, finding the right mortgage lender is one of the most important steps in the process. Getting a mortgage preapproval provides a more accurate estimate of how much house you can afford and gives you buying power when house hunting.

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Buying a HomePath Home

If you’re in the process of looking for a home, you’ve probably looked into foreclosed or bank-owned homes. If that’s the case, then you’ve probably come across HomePath. Here is an introduction into what a HomePath home is and the financial opportunities that come along with it.

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MyQL Offers Even More Visibility to the Mortgage Process

If you’re in the process of buying a home and received a preapproval letter (PAL) from us, you’ll now be able to access it anytime via MyQL! What does this mean for you? Well, now you can start AND finish the home-buying process all in one spot. No need to go searching for your PAL in your sea of emails or call your banker because you can’t find it.

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Is Cleaning the Air Ducts in Your Home Necessary?

Is cleaning your home’s air ducts really necessary? Learn the benefits of getting a professional service provider to do this job, when it’s necessary to get it done and what to look for when hiring someone to do it for you.

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Buying a Flipped Home

If you fell in love with a flipped home and are thinking of buying it, there are several things you must keep in mind.

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Questions to Ask When Looking for a Moving Company - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

Questions to Ask When Looking for a Moving Company

A great way to take away some of the stress (and literal pain) of moving is to use a moving company. We’ve compiled a list of questions to ask a potential moving company to help you make sure you choose the right one.

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Questions to Ask When Looking for a Real Estate Agent

When buying a home, you want all the help you can get. Finding the right real estate agent can not only take away some of the stress from all the negotiations and complicated paperwork, but an experienced agent will also help you find the right home for you. Here’s a list of questions to ask any potential real estate agent to help you choose the right one.

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Questions to Ask When Shopping for Home Insurance

If this is your first time shopping for home insurance, you probably don’t know what to ask your insurance agent. You want to make sure you ask the right questions in order to find the right type of policy for you. Here’s a list of questions you can ask while shopping for home insurance.

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Home Warranties: How Do They Work?

During our house hunt, our agent recommended that we ask for a home protection plan as a contingency in our purchase offer. Find out why getting a home protection plan is a great idea for first-time home buyers who may not have a lot of experience maintaining a home.

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E-Sales Tax: Congress Continues Debate - Quicken Loans Zing Blog

See If You Qualify For a Home Loan Without Even Picking Up the Phone!

If you’re thinking about refinancing or buying a home and want to get started but don’t feel like you’re ready to speak to a banker yet, the online credit pull tool is a convenient and safe option.You may be able to see if you qualify for a home loan without even picking up the phone or leaving your house!

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