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Mortgage and Home Buying Blog

If you're a first-time homebuyer, a current homeowner, a seasoned investor, or a real estate professional, our weekly blog posts will be both informative and useful.

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Feb 23, 2023 01:17 PM
Buying a home is a priority for 8 out of 10 Americans, and 28 million plan to do so within the next year. Homeownership has numerous financial and non-financial advantages, so the interest is understandable.
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Why It’s Easy To Fall in Love with Homeownership
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Feb 14, 2023 09:28 AM
Over the last few years, we’ve fully embraced the meaning of our homes as we spent more time than ever in them. As a result, the emotional benefits our homes provide have become even more important to us
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The Top Reasons for Selling Your House
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Feb 6, 2023 10:20 AM
If you're a homeowner looking to move, keep in mind that mortgage rates aren't the only factor to consider. Your mortgage rate is important, but there are many other reasons you might need or want to relocate.
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Experts Forecast a Turnaround in the Housing Market in 2023
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Feb 2, 2023 03:28 PM
There are signs that the housing market is about to improve. Here's what the experts have to say...
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Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Jan 30, 2023 12:18 PM
If you're ready to move to a new home in today's market, it makes sense to look into all of your options. This includes both previously lived-in homes and newly constructed homes. Let's compare the advantages of each to help you decide which is best for you.
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The 3 Key Factors That Affect Home Affordability
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Jan 25, 2023 02:07 PM
Three major factors that influence housing costs are expected to improve this year, according to some experts.
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Mortgage Pre-Approval in 2023: What You Need To Know
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Jan 25, 2023 02:03 PM
One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved.* To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you.
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Financial Fitness Tips
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Jan 11, 2023 11:00 AM
Have you resolved to get your finances in better shape for the new year? These financial fitness tips can help you reach your goals!
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What Experts Are Saying About the 2023 Housing Market
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Jan 11, 2023 10:58 AM
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market this year.
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What Are Your Goals in the Housing Market This Year?
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Jan 3, 2023 11:51 AM
If you want to buy or sell a home in 2023, you should understand the housing market, set goals, and work with industry experts.
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Applying For a Mortgage? Here’s What You Should Avoid Once You Do.
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Dec 29, 2022 04:13 PM
Here’s a list of things you may not realize you need to avoid after applying for your home loan.
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Financial Fundamentals for First-Time Homebuyers
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Dec 27, 2022 12:31 PM
Are you getting ready to buy your first home? If so, you should start by making sure you can afford the purchase. Here are a few financial fundamentals you'll need to consider when buying a home.
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Mortgage Rates Are Dropping. What Does That Mean for You?
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Dec 19, 2022 12:40 PM
Inflation will have a significant impact on mortgage rates over the next few months, but the slight decline in rates seen in recent weeks may present a good opportunity to buy if you've been waiting for them to fall further.
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You May Have More Negotiation Power When You Buy a Home Today
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Dec 14, 2022 11:33 AM
These two trends could be the good news you've been waiting for to get back into the market.
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What Every Seller Should Know About Home Prices
- by: Nick Barta, Loan Originator, Security First Financial
- Dec 12, 2022 10:15 AM
If you're considering selling, recent home price headlines may be on your mind. And if those stories have you wondering what that means for the value of your home, here's what you need to know.
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Prioritizing Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer in Today’s Market
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Dec 5, 2022 05:10 PM
Putting together your list of necessary features for your next home might seem like a small task, but it’s a crucial first step on your homebuying journey today.
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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Nov 29, 2022 10:20 AM
Equity in your home is something that grows over time and can assist you in reaching certain goals. Here are a few different ways that you can put the equity in your home to use.
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5 Ways to Be a Great Neighbor This Winter
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Nov 16, 2022 12:09 PM
As winter sets in, there's a lot you can do to keep your relationships with neighbors warm. Here are five simple ways to be a great neighbor this winter.
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3 Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Nov 14, 2022 10:25 AM
Here are three measures used to establish home affordability: home prices, mortgage rates, and wages. Let’s look closely at each one.
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What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?
- by: Security First Financial, A Division of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc.
- Nov 10, 2022 12:58 PM
With the end of 2022 approaching, you may be wondering what will happen in the housing market next year and what that means if you're thinking about buying a home. Here's a look at the most recent predictions on mortgage rates and home prices so you can make the best decision possible.
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