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01/30/2017

To find the neighborhood that best fits your lifestyle, there is no substitute for immersing yourself in it. Part 10 of the First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide offers four general topics to consider when doing your research. http://bit.ly/2kMjszb

Now that you’ve found your perfect real estate agent, it’s time to find the neighborhood that best fits your lifestyle. Do you want a grocery store and post office within walking distance? What about museums and parks? Coffee shops and clubs? Do you have kids, pets or cars?

01/28/2017

House hunting is both an exciting and daunting process, especially when it's your first time. Here’s a breakdown of the 9 things you should do if you want to buy a house: http://bit.ly/2k1qTDy

House hunting is both an exciting and daunting process, especially when it's your first time. But before you begin your search in earnest – and certainly

01/26/2017

Check out this month’s full issue of Enjoy Magazine. http://bit.ly/2i6lYPK

Welcome to 2017! A new year means new beginnings, new opportunities
and a chance to re-set the clock on all of our goals. Better health, better
life, better job. Whatever you want, a new year seems to be the best time
to make it happen.

01/25/2017

Whether it’s the city or the suburbs, studies show that millennials want to live in a convenient location. If you’re looking to buy your first home, consider one of these markets based on their walk score and our data. http://bit.ly/2ktw569

Millennials, the largest generation in U.S. history, are beginning to buy homes and are about to take the real estate market by storm. This group is racially diverse, educated, and is the largest labor force in the country. When buying a home, many married millennials want to live in the suburbs, bu...

01/24/2017

It’s important to know how much you can afford. Learn how Guaranteed Rate’s Intuitive Loan Finder can help you find the perfect loan in our new commercial. http://bit.ly/2jVKB5D

01/23/2017

As you look for a real estate agent, you’ll want someone who is knowledgeable, friendly and accessible. Part 9 of the First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide offers a few important questions to ask during your first conversation with a prospective agent. http://bit.ly/2kkEzIw

At this point in your home-buying journey, you’ve established yourself as a responsible borrower, researched your finances to make sure it makes sense to own, shopped and compared rates and products, and located a loan officer (LO) who’ll help you find your perfect mortgage.

01/21/2017

Watch out for these 5 red flags when searching for a home online.
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Real estate websites offer you convenience and control when you’re looking to buy a new home. They feature home search options that let you customize your choices at a granular level, including price range, square footage, bed and bathroom count, and acreage, among other filters.

01/20/2017

Check out Ty Pennington's tips for wintertime maintenance and repairs. http://bit.ly/2jI0blC

If you’re like me, you can’t wait for spring to come so you can get going on some of those remodeling ideas you’ve been planning. When the elements and freezing rain make bigger projects impossible, you can still keep your home improvement juices flowing with maintenance and minor repairs around the...

01/18/2017

Which One Wednesday! Which window nook do you want to curl up in with a good book?

01/18/2017

Purchases versus refinances. Record highs in total funded volume. Over five times as many loan officers producing more than $100 million compared to three years ago. Stats and graphics tell the story of our success: http://bit.ly/2k0x49H

Guaranteed Rate was founded and continues to thrive in Chicago. Naturally, the state with the most funded loan volume in 2016 (purchase + refi) was Illinois, with over $6.5 billion. California came in second and Massachusetts third, each funding over $3 billion in total volume.

01/17/2017

17 hacks to make moving easy and efficient. http://bit.ly/2k1AKMr

Buying a home can be a long, tedious process. After making an offer, getting the best mortgage for you and closing, it seems like the hard work is over. However, it’s just the beginning- now you have to move in.

01/16/2017

When buying a new home, it is important to find the right mortgage product, but you also want the right person to guide you through the process. Part 8 of the First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide highlights five important qualities that every loan officer should possess. http://bit.ly/2jXxqlc

Buying a new home is one of life’s biggest and most important decisions. Not only is it important that you find the right mortgage product to match your specific needs, you also want the right person to guide you through the process.