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What Is Mortgage Insurance?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/ifgo6w4qrp?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the video shows, mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. Like home or...
What Is A Counter-Offer?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/qy1spgkrrx?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The video puts this in more visual terms, but basically, a seller can respond to a buyer’s offer with changes - a “counter” - that improves the terms. You need to put...
How Do I Evaluate An Offer?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/nzxnbm4hf1?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Well, as this story shows, there’s more to an offer than the price tag. Factors you should consider: Is this offer at, near or above my asking price? Are there clauses and...
What Details Can I Ask Brokers In Advance?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/bjiaebllxq?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 This video tells you what any real estate professional would tell you. Ask them: How long do homes in my neighborhood currently stay on the market? How would you price my...
Why Use A REALTOR®
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/gxzmk13jmf?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A state license is required to sell real estate. But roughly half of those licensed take the additional step of becoming a REALTOR®. As we show you in this video, only...
How Can I Improve My Home’s Value?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/yce73kdxb4?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. Like the guy in the video says, you want to present a home that fits in the...
How Can The FHA Assist Me In Buying A Home?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/yzpgbkbb7b?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Remember these points from the video:the FHA works to make homeownership a possibility for more Americans. With the FHA, you don't need perfect credit or a high-paying job...
How Do I Choose The Best Loan Program For Me?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/s7me75wh5r?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The video puts this in more visual terms, but your personal situation will determine the best kind of loan for you. By asking yourself a few questions, you can help narrow...
What Costs or Fees Are Associated With Loan Origination?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/8m15gr6i2e?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Yes, loan origination involves costs and fees. As you’ll see in the video, when you turn in your application you'll be required to pay a loan application fee to cover the...
What Is RESPA?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/jsx6zh36el?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 RESPA stands for the Federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. This video tells you about it all. RESPA requires lenders to disclose information to potential...