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How to Make Your Yard Safer for Kids and Pets
Check out these yard safety tips. We’re sharing ideas that can help make your yard safer so you and your loved ones can enjoy it stress free.
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Affordable Alternatives to a Conventional Mortgage
Not ready for a conventional mortgage with a large down payment? Don’t give up on your homeownership dreams.
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How to Throw the Perfect Housewarming Party
At Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. we know how exciting it is to buy a new home. It’s certainly worthy of celebration, which is why we’re sharing our tips for throwing a fun, easy and affordable housewarming party that you and your loved ones can enjoy together.
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9 Reasons to Refinance Your Home Loan
Low rates make it a tempting time to refinance your loan. At Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. we want you to feel confident about any home financing decisions you make, so we’ve rounded up some of the main reasons refinancing could be the smart move for you.
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School Travel Safety Tips
As the back to school season approaches, it’s a good time to make sure your kids know how to stay safe traveling to and from school.
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What should a home warranty cover?
At Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., we know there’s a lot to do when you buy a new home.
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Take Control of Your Future at PRMI
Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) was founded by Loan Originators who wanted to build a company that gave future originators what they needed to thrive.
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Tips for Creating a Man Cave Every Dad Will Love
At Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., we know that the right personal touches can turn a house into a home. In honor of Father’s Day, we’re sharing our tips for creating a man cave that will give the dad in your life a comfy space to relax and unwind alone, with friends or with the family.
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The Best Mortgage Experience is a Personalized One
The internet has made life more convenient. From ordering a pizza, to buying a car, to booking an expedition to Mount Everest, you can do almost everything online.
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Summer Fire Safety Tips
Fire safety is important all year long, but with Independence Day celebrations and family barbeques right around the corner, it’s a good time to run through fire safety tips.
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Xeriscaping Tips: Strategic Landscaping That Looks Great and Saves Water
At Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. we know your home’s value is affected by many factors; today we want to focus on one that can sometimes be overlooked: landscaping. Long summer days are great for doing yardwork and we want to help you make the most of your efforts, which is why we’re sharing our favorite Xeriscaping tips.
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7 Energy Efficient Ways to Stay Cool This Summer
At Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., we know that keeping your home comfortable in the summer heat can get pricey. We want to help you stay cool this summer without sending your energy bill through the roof.
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Top 5 Reverse Mortgage Myths
According to legend, the first reverse mortgage was written by a banker in 1961 to help the widow of his high school football coach remain in her home. But it wasn’t until the late 1980s that Congress approved regulations and reverse mortgages became more common. Today, almost 50,000 reverse mortgages are made every year. Despite their growing popularity, myths and misunderstandings persist.
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What is a Cash-Out Refinance?
Equity is the difference between what a person owes on their mortgage and what their home is worth. Tappable equity is the amount a homeowner could withdraw with a cash-out refinance and still be at the acceptable loan-to-value threshold of 80%.
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7 Signs You're Ready to Stop Renting and Buy a Home
At Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. we’re big fans of homeownership—but we’re also fans of making smart, long-term decisions. In many cases, buying a home is better than renting, but it’s not a decision to take lightly.
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Baby Proof Your Home
For growing babies and toddlers, figuring out the world is their full-time job. That includes exploring every accessible inch of their environment. As a mortgage lender, Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) has shared in the joys of watching our customers’ families grow, and we’ve had many conversations about keeping new homes safe for curious cruisers. Here are some of our top baby-proofing tips for your home.
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New Home, No Down Payment*
If you’re ready to be a homeowner but not sure if you can save enough for a down payment, Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) may be able to help.
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Spring Cleaning Checklist
Spring is a great time to tackle projects that you put off during cold winter weather. But with so much to do, it can be hard to know where to start. Our team at Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) put together a spring cleaning checklist to make it easier to get your home spruced for spring.
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7 Smart Home Security Tips
You’ve put time, money and energy into finding a home you love, and now you need to make sure it stays safe and secure. Luckily, smart gadgets have made it easy to protect your home and family, even when you aren’t there.
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5 Spring Homebuying Tips: Land a house you love in a competitive market
At Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) we know Spring feels like the perfect time for a fresh start and a new home. But since many other home seekers feel the same way, you could be house hunting in a particularly competitive market.
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Don’t Be Fooled! 10 Embarrassing Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid
At one time or another, April 1st has made fools of us all. But while it might be fun to fall for a silly, innocent trick on a holiday, you don’t want to be caught playing the fool when you’re buying a home.
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A Reverse Mortgage Makes the Golden Years Even Better
Many Americans are facing the wonderful prospects of their approaching retirement. In fact, the Pew Research Center estimates that 10,000 baby boomers are retiring each day. As they gear up for bucket-list adventures and adjust their budgets, more retirees are using a reverse mortgage as a tool to meet their goals.
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Be the Envy of Your Neighbors By ‘Going Green’
Aspiring to live in an environmentally friendly home is a lot like being a supermarket-shopping coupon-cutter: you know you will save a lot of money in the long run, but are you willing to make the short-term effort? If you are, turning any home into a “green” one is not as cost-prohibited as you might think.
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To Lock or Not to Lock (a loan)? That is the Question
To paraphrase Shakespeare, is it nobler to lock a loan than to roll the dice? Before you answer that question, what, exactly, is a “locked loan”? It’s basically an agreement with the lender (or bank) to honor a specific interest rate for a specific cost for a specific time period.
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Homebuyers Have More Purchasing Power With an Increase in County Loan Limits
Despite the topsy-turvy world of today’s housing market, there is some good news for the new year. Beginning January 1, 2019, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) increased its county loan limits for mortgages sold to Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSE).
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