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John Allasio

Mortgage Missteps: Changing Jobs

Changing your job while applying for a mortgage is a big mistake that’ll land you in a metaphorical mortgage morass.

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Mortgage Missteps: Not Seasoning Your Assets

Unseasoned assets are those that haven’t been in your bank account for at least 30 days. These assets can slow down or even stop the mortgage process.

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Mortgage Missteps: Opening (or Closing) a Line of Credit

Once you’ve applied for a mortgage, don’t do anything that may impact your credit score.

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Mortgage Missteps: Not Checking Your Credit Score

It’s a good rule of thumb to check your credit score a few months before you apply for a mortgage so that you’ll have time to build it up if it’s too low.

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Home Appraisals - Quicken Loans Blog

How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal

If you’re looking to sell or refinance your home, one of the things you’ll have to deal with is the appraisal. Preparing for it can raise your home’s value.

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Spring Cleaning for Your Computer

While you’re probably thinking about giving your home a good spring cleaning, what about cleaning up your computer as well?

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The History of April Fools’ Day

Check out some of the history behind April Fools’ Day!

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Getting a VA Mortgage: Pest Inspection Requirements

While VA mortgages have more relaxed guidelines than other mortgages, there are some requirements specific to VA loans, like wood-boring pest inspections.

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For Sale by Owner: The Pros and Cons for the Buyer

The pros and cons of buying a for sale by owner home will shift depending on whether you get your information from an agent or a FSBO organization.

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FHA Mortgage Appraisals: Some Things You Should Know

Is there anything you can or should do to prepare for the FHA appraisal and try to raise the value of your home? Yep, here are some things you can do.

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