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November 10 2021

The Best Neighborhoods to Live in Atlanta

If you’re thinking of living in Atlanta, Georgia, important factors to consider include location, school districts, median home prices, access to transportation, local amenities, entertainment, and more. This comprehensive guide outlines all these, along with top-ranked neighborhoods, and more.

October 18 2021

How to Enjoy Halloween Safely This Year

To help make sure adults and children have a safe time trick-or-treating, we've compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Contour mortgage is here.

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September 14 2021

10 Reasons Why the Fall Home Market Will Still Be Hot

The usually tepid fall homebuying season will continue gaining momentum due to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, more flexible remote work schedules, motivated buyers, additional space needs, and more.

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July 30 2021

How to Buy A Vacation Home

Purchasing a vacation home offers myriad financial and tax benefits, but it’s also important to review important secondary mortgage factors, such as terms and limitations, requirements, qualifications, credit scores, and suitable options.

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June 24 2021

How to Finance a Home

With low inventory and interest rates, and home sales occurring at a record pace, it’s even more important for potential buyers to understand the home financing process, such as mortgage options, qualifications, down payment percentages, and other elements.

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May 07 2021

How Does a Home Equity Loan Differ From a Mortgage?

Home equity and mortgage loans can both be used toward home purchases repairs, improvements and other upgrades, but each financing type differs in requirements, benefits, tax deductions, and repayment terms.

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February 08 2021

What Is a Jumbo Loan?

Designated for primary, secondary, and multi-unit properties priced $500,000 or more, jumbo loans help qualified home buyers secure funding beyond current Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) maximum conforming loan limits.

January 25 2021

10 Facts About FHA Home Loans

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans can aid potential borrowers in achieving homeownership through many benefits, such as low down payments, reduced closing costs, lenient credit requirements, and more.

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December 21 2020

5 Benefits for First-Time Home Buyers

Prospective first-time home buyers may qualify for several significant cost-saving incentives, such as government-backed loans and grants, tax credits and exemptions, financial assistance, and more.

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December 07 2020

Is It Safe to Sell My Home Right Now?

Sell your home and take advantage of low interest rates, flexible financing options, competitive pricing, and other favorable market trends while following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

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November 06 2020

The Best Uses of Your Home Equity

Home equity is an invaluable investment that can be utilized to obtain a loan, line of credit, or refinancing, for value-driven expenses such as home improvements and emergency repairs, education costs, real estate investments, and more.

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October 23 2020

Deciding Between Renting and Buying: What You Need to Know

To rent or purchase? That’s the million-dollar question! You need to consider many factors, including the current housing market and your personal financial situation.

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July 18 2020

Why Refinancing is the Silver Lining To Hard Times

Refinancing during a crisis can save money and provide a jolt of extra cash, so you can worry less about your finances.

Can you buy a home during covid-19
April 24 2020

Can You Buy A Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic?

Home purchases are possible during the coronavirus pandemic, but some processes have been dramatically altered.

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April 17 2020

What Are The Best Home Improvement Loans?

Home equity loans, FHA 203(k), Fannie Mae HomeStyle™, and Freddie Mac Renovation Mortgage provide a financial assist when it’s time to renovate.

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March 27 2020

Is Now A Good Time To Refinance?

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic continues to alter everyday life. But what does it mean for mortgage refinancing efforts?

What The Fed’s Emergency Rate Cut Means For Mortgages
March 20 2020

What The Fed’s Emergency Rate Cut Means For Mortgages

The coronavirus pandemic has thrust the economy into a moment-by-moment state of flux. What does the current climate mean for your mortgage?

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March 18 2020

Reverse Mortgages Are Making A Big Comeback

Reverse mortgages, or Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, have evolved greatly over the years.

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March 10 2020

Best Neighborhoods To Live In Brooklyn

Brooklyn is known for its trendy neighborhoods, but where’s the best places to live in this New York City borough?

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March 04 2020

Can You Buy A House With Student Loan Debt?

Student loan debt can be an obstacle, but diligently managing your debt, along with other factors, can put you on the path toward homeownership.

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