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The Closing Process

What's next? You have just worked with your ZipRealty agent to successfully submit your home offer and have it accepted by the seller. What do you have to do now? What does your ZipRealty agent have to do?

The following steps outline what happens during the closing process.

Click each box for more information.
If you still have questions, please call your local ZipRealty... Read More

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10 Tips for Settling Into Your Home

1. If you haven't done so already, change your address with the post office. Follow these links:

Change of address form
Post Office Locator

2. Transfer utility connections to your name as soon as you move in to your new home. Depending on your area, you usually have a set amount of time to transfer the account into your name before your service is suspended. Follow these links... Read More

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3 Tips for Selling Your Home

You've made the decision to sell your home and now the work begins. Wondering what you can do to help your house show well and bring in top dollar? The three home-selling tips below can help you focus on the things that make a difference.

Tip #1: Home-Selling from the Outside-In

House hunters typically judge a book by its cover . . . or, in this case, a home by its exterior.... Read More

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Shop Around for a Mortgage Lender

home loan lender, mortgage loan Getting a home mortgage now that the real estate market has slowed considerably and lenders have tightened their lending requirements is still possible with good credit and money for a down payment. A home loan lender will help you get the best financing you can secure, and you can be sure they will do their best to make sure your mortgage loan is the best one for your... Read More
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Time to refinance your First Mortgage

mortgage lender, first mortgage If you haven't met with a mortgage lender yet, you should make an appointment to discuss refinancing your first mortgage or even your second mortgage. We have an excellent mortgage rate on our home, and we were able to achieve it by working with a quality mortgage broker. You need someone you can talk to who you understand and they understand your needs. Unless you are... Read More
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Tips for Getting a Home Mortgage

home mortgage, mortgage lender Getting a home mortgage isn't as easy as getting a vehicle loan or a credit card. Mortgage lenders have strict guidelines, and to qualify for a home mortgage, you'll have to meet or exceed their expectations.
Here are a few tips to help you qualify for a home loan.

1. Establish Credit: If you have no credit or little credit history, getting approved for a home mortgage is... Read More
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What Is a Mortgage Loan?

The mortgage is a legal document that secures the note and gives the lender a legal claim against your house if you default on the note's terms. In effect, you have possession of the property, but the lender has an ownership interest (called an "encumbrance") until the loan has been fully repaid. The lender agrees to hold the title or deed to your property (or in some... Read More

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Falling Behind in Your Mortgage Payments?

Please ACT NOW!

Improve Your Chances

If you're a homeowner who's falling behind on your mortgage payments, please -- ACT NOW! Call your lender or loan servicer today. The telephone number is listed on your mortgage bill and on the year-end tax statement you receive from your lender.

If you take action now, you improve your chances of working out your situation with your... Read More
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Should You Get a Risky Mortgage Loan?

mortgage loan, mortgage lenderEven though some mortgage lenders no longer offer sub prime loan products, a few lenders continue to provide these loans. Due to the recent housing boom, many home buyers took a huge risk and accepted adjustable rate loans, interest only loans, and other products that offer low initial payments. Since low monthly payments are temporary, these individuals will experience a... Read More
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Types of Mortgage Lenders

Types of Mortgage Lenders

There are a number of types of primary mortgage lenders that you may encounter when shopping for your mortgage loan. To give you a better understanding of these service providers, a brief explanation is provided below.

Mortgage Bankers typically originate loans and then sell these loans to the secondary mortgage market shortly after funding. (The... Read More

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Points Rates & Fees

Not only do you have to understand what type of mortgage you should choose, you have to understand the costs associated with your mortgage. All of these costs will be paid upon closing your mortgage.

Purchase Points

Purchase points, also known as a "buy-down" or "discount points," are an up-front fee paid to the lender at closing to buy-down or lower your interest rate over... Read More

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