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If you’re getting ready to purchase or sell a home, you’ve probably considere...

Seth Raddue
05 May, 2023
Home MaintenanceHome Owner Tips

Have too much stuff cluttering your home? Here are a few helpful tips to make your home m...

Seth Raddue
05 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsMortgage NewsReal Estate Tips

Getting ready to list your home for sale? There are a few technology resources that will ...

Seth Raddue
05 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

If you have considered buying or selling a home, you may have talked to a real estate pro...

Seth Raddue
05 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsMortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

Thinking about selling your home? While each local area can vary (and a great real estate...

Seth Raddue
05 May, 2023
Home ImprovementHome MaintenanceHome Owner TipsHome Trends

As spring blossoms and breathes new life into our surroundings, it’s the perfect op...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home Buyer

As you get ready to buy a home, there are a lot of terms to know. One of the first that y...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner Tips

You may think that the first step to buying a home is to make an offer. While that is an ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home Buyer

Getting ready to move? This is a fun and exciting time, especially if you are moving into...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

If you’ve recently bought or sold a home with the help of a real estate agent and w...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsInsuranceReal Estate Tips

Once you buy or rent a home, the next thing on your to-do list should be to set up insura...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsHome Trends

If you are considering selling your house but aren’t sure you want to let it go for...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsHome TrendsReal Estate Tips

Many homeowners (and future homeowners) dream about creating the house of their dreams. W...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Bank Statement & Stated Income Loans

Not all borrowers meet the qual...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Are you getting ready to buy or sell a home? Working with a real estate professional can ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home MaintenanceHome Owner Tips

Home upgrades are a great way to showcase your personal style and potentially add value t...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
CreditFirst Time Home Buyer

Credit is one of the most important parts of your home loan application. When applying fo...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home TrendsMortgage NewsMortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

There’s no denying that today’s housing market is expensive. With prices increasing d...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner TipsMortgage NewsMortgage Tips

If you are getting ready to buy a house in the next few years, taking time to build your ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Investment PropertiesReal Estate TipsRenovations

Chip and Joanna Gaines are back on television with a new season of their popular home ren...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

It can be hard to time the real estate market, but if you are getting ready to buy or sel...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

If you love shows like Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing, you may ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerMortgage Tips

If you’re getting ready to start house shopping, you’ve probably taken a good...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home TrendsMortgage TipsSecond Homes

If you have been dreaming about owning an exotic beach house, you may be surprised to fin...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage TipsUSDA Loan

Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, has...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

Many homeowners have flocked to the suburbs in 2020 and 2021. While cities used to have m...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Real Estate TipsSecond Homes

Many people dream of putting their feet up in a luxurious vacation home by the beach, in ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsMortgage NewsReal Estate Tips

Whether you have just closed on a new home purchase or are trying to get years of homeowner docum...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage NewsReal Estate TipsRent Vs Buy

Renting is often easier and simpler than owning a home. But you should still keep certain documen...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
FHA LoanMortgage Tips

If you have been shopping around for different mortgage options, you’ve likely come...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

As the air turns crisp and leaves start to fall, there are steps that homeowners can take...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to mov...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Bewildered by the complex and often chaotic nature of lending markets? You’re not alone. Mi...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Is building healthy lifestyle habits one of your new year’s resolutions for 2022? T...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner Tips

If you are starting your home search as a serious buyer, you want to consider getting pre...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsReal Estate TipsRent Vs Buy

Having the keys to your own home in your hand is a huge milestone. Home ownership is some...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerMortgage Tips

Going through the home buying process? It can feel like a never-ending journey of paperwork and v...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner TipsMortgage NewsReal Estate Tips

Purchasing a home requires a lot of paperwork. Not only do you need to complete the offer and con...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home MaintenanceHome Owner Tips

Being a homeowner during the cold winter months comes with a few additional challenges an...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage Tips

Whether you’re going for an initial mortgage or refinance, the process is complicated and c...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

In a seller’s real estate market, many tenants are finding themselves on the hunt f...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsReal Estate TipsVA Loans

November is a great time to recognize the contributions of Veterans. But did you know tha...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsRenovations

New year, new look! If you want to upgrade your home in 2023, here are a few ideas to ins...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Once you start the homebuying process, it can seem like an endless stream of paperwork to get to ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerMortgage Tips

If you plan to purchase a home, you have probably started to research the best mortgage o...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
ClosingFirst Time Home Buyer

When you set up your mortgage payment, you will likely see different items included. Typi...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Many people believe the Federal Reserve, through the actions of the Federal Open Market C...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage NewsMortgage Tips

If you want to get more involved in a real estate career, you may have considered becoming a loan...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

If you are getting ready for home ownership, you have probably taken a good long look at ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

The summer real estate boom may be slowing down, but it can still be a great time to get ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

The housing market right now is hot, at least for sellers and landlords. It is extremely competit...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

The photos included in your home’s listing are one of the first things that potenti...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items th...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

If home ownership is still a distant dream for you, don’t worry and don’t giv...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner TipsMortgage NewsReal Estate Tips

Homeowners with an eye to sell their home may be hearing words like walkability. But was ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Updating or renovating your house is a great way to add value to your home. Projects can range fr...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

The lending industry is changing in a big way. Actually, in several big ways. Most people close t...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

With the housing market in constant change, you may be wondering if this is the right time to ren...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home TrendsMortgage NewsReal Estate Tips

The national economy is a complex system but there are a few signs that potential homebuy...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

Whether you are buying, selling, or renting a home, you have probably spent at least a little bit...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home ImprovementHome MaintenanceHome Owner TipsMortgage NewsRenovations

With warmer weather here, now is a great time to take care of maintenance around your home and ya...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsHome Trends

Cold weather may send many of us running inside to enjoy a steaming mug of hot cocoa, but...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

If you are a first-time homebuyer (or even if you’ve done this a few times), it can...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Summer is almost here! In many parts of the United States, this means hot weather, sunny days, an...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home ImprovementMortgage News

Did you get a big tax refund this year? If that’s you and you aren’t sure what to do ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
ClosingReal Estate Tips

If you are self-employed, there are a few extra considerations that you need to keep in mind if y...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

Whether you are moving yourself or hiring a professional team, there are a few ways that ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Looking for a home? It’s not always easy to figure out what to look for, how to sea...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home ImprovementHome MaintenanceHome Owner TipsHome Trends

Upgrading your home’s outdoor space can make it more enjoyable, add curb appeal, an...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

Getting ready to buy or sell a home? You are probably working with a real estate agent or...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

If you are searching for a home, one of the first people you will talk to is a lender. Th...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner TipsMortgage Tips

Whether you are an experienced home buyer or are looking to purchase your first property,...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Considering selling your home? You may have thought about listing it yourself as For Sale...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

Produce has a season. So do sports. But did you know that real estate has a peak season a...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsHome Trends

Holiday travel can be easy with A...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home ImprovementReal Estate Tips

As summer temperatures reach record highs in many parts of the United States, homeowners ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome ImprovementRent Vs Buy

Relocating to a new area or looking for a new home? Ask yourself these questions to decid...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Rent Vs Buy

One of the most-asked questions in the real estate market this year is whether to rent or...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerMortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

In a seller’s real estate market, buyers are often in fierce competition to purchas...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Real Estate Tips

While the 30-year mortgage may be the most common, it’s not the right option for all homebu...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage Tips

What makes us different from other financing companies?

Part of it is our well-designed t...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsHome TrendsMortgage NewsReal Estate Tips

Spring is springing in many areas of the United States and with warmer temperatures come some ext...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Winter is coming! If you are in most parts of the United States, it’s already here....

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
CoronavirusHome Owner Tips

Very few potential homebuyers want to purchase a home without looking at it first. As the...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

A few key factors have intensified the housing market in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home MaintenanceHome Owner Tips

Living spaces get a lot of love from homeowners and renters. Updates like new paint, ligh...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home MaintenanceHome Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors when selling a home. Keeping the exterior of yo...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home MaintenanceHome Owner TipsHome Trends

Spring is a great time to spruce up your yard and enjoy some time in the warmer weather. ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

Many people find it useful to have a checklist and on any good checklist these 2 items sh...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
FHA Loan

If you are looking to buy a home in a rural area and don’t have a lot of money for a down p...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage Tips

Most homebuyers get a loan to purchase their property called a mortgage. This is a specif...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
ClosingFirst Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

It takes a whole team of people to make a real estate deal go from start to finish. Even ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
ClosingFirst Time Home BuyerMortgage Tips

You have saved and saved for a downpayment on a new home and are finally ready to sign al...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerMortgage TipsReal Estate Tips203K Loan

If you love the charm and character of older homes but don’t want to live in a cons...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Real estate agents are often associated with buying or selling a home. They are certainly...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage NewsUSDA Loan

Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture provides home loans through partici...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Investment PropertiesReal Estate TipsSecond Homes

When you think of your dream home, you probably imagine a structure that fits your needs ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Going into 2022, many potential home buyers and real estate investors are watching certain cities...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Credit

There are rarely hard and fast requirements for a credit score when it comes to getting a...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

The term “in escrow” is one that is often heard during real estate transactio...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage NewsMortgage Tips

People looking to buy a home have been seeing prices increase and supply dwindle to almos...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

The most common type of mortgage that new homeowners take out is a fixed rate mortgage. I...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home ImprovementHome MaintenanceHome Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

Home repairs can get costly and create an unexpected hassle and financial burden. A home ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome TrendsMortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

If you have been looking to purchase a home in 2021, you have probably been told that you...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

If you are interested in buying in a neighborhood going through revitalization, there are...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage TipsVA Loans

If you are a military member or Veteran considering buying a home, you have probably heard the te...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Getting ready to buy a house? You may have talked to your lender about a few different op...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Congratulations on owning your home for a full year! It’s such an exciting mileston...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerMortgage Tips

When buying a home, most people use a conventional mortgage. This requires the home buyer...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage NewsMortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

If you have ever bought or sold a home, chances are you worked with a real estate agent. These pr...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerHome Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

During the search for a new home, many homeowners ask about the neighborhood that particu...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Real Estate Tips

In today’s real estate market, houses are selling fast. For most sellers, this is good news...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate TipsSecond Homes

Many homebuyers want a chance to walk through a home before offering to buy it. This allo...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerMortgage TipsReal Estate Tips

Home sales are competitive right now. In many markets, offering the asking price isn&rsqu...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when there is a lot of competition i...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
First Time Home BuyerReal Estate Tips

Did your offer get accepted?  If so, congratulations! One of the first major items i...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

2021 saw many people looking to buy a home outside of major urban areas. As more and more...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Real Estate Tips

Getting ready to list your home? Great! Whether you are working with a real estate agent ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Whether you are a first time homebuyer or a seasoned purchaser, you will still need to le...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
FHA LoanMortgage Tips

Getting ready to purchase a home? You’ve probably heard about the FHA loan, especially if y...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage NewsUSDA Loan

Are you interested in moving to a rural or less populated area? The U.S. Department of Ag...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
VA Loans

If you are a military service member, Veteran, or their family, you may be eligible to us...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

If you plan to buy a house soon, chances are you have been searching online to learn all ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage NewsRent Vs Buy

Many potential homeowners look at housing inventory, interest rates, and market factors to decide...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home TrendsMortgage Tips

With the housing market so hot over the past few years, many buyers are offering above the seller...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

Getting ready to sell your home? You may have a long list of projects that you want to tackle to ...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

Understanding your property is an important step to being a responsible homeowner. This h...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Mortgage News

It can be easy for your garage to turn into an abyss of old junk, extra boxes destined fo...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023
Home Owner TipsReal Estate Tips

Looking to purchase or sell your home? If you aren’t a first-time homebuyer, you ha...

Seth Raddue
06 May, 2023