Clare R. Okyere
What is Mortgage Insurance?
You may have heard you will need to pay mortgage insurance with your home loan. What does this mean, why is it required, and what can you...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jul 12, 2022
- 2 min
Track Your Equity & Home Wealth
Knowing a home's estimated value and tracking your home's wealth can help you make informed decisions about selling, buying, refinancing...
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Clare R. Okyere
- May 15, 2022
- 6 min
Home Buying 101: 3 Steps to Make Home Buying Easy
Considering buying a home but not sure where to start? Join as we discuss 3 steps to make home buying easy: 1) Why Buy? 2) Get Prepared!...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Apr 17, 2022
- 2 min
What is DTI or Debt-to-Income Ratio?
As you apply for a home loan or refinance, you will hear the term debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. Read to learn what this means and how it...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Mar 16, 2022
- 4 min
10 Frequently Asked Mortgage Questions
Preparing to buy your first home can be intimidating, but educating yourself on the process makes it less overwhelming. Read below for...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Feb 16, 2022
- 4 min
Is Getting Pre-Approved for a Home Loan Really Necessary?
If you are considering a home purchase, a pre-approval is a critical first step. Find out what it is, why it matters, and how to get it...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jan 9, 2022
- 4 min
Home Buying - Types of Loans
Educate yourself on the various types of loans available during the home buying process. Are you new to the world of home buying? Learn...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
Credit Boosting Tip: Become an Authorized User
Becoming an authorized user may be a way to boost your credit score as you prepare for a home loan. Read to learn more! What is an...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
Holiday Home Buying Tip: Don't Max Out Your Credit Cards!
Gift giving is a common way to show love and gratitude during the holiday season; however, maxing out your credit cards is a big no-no...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Oct 20, 2021
- 4 min
Need to Know Mortgage Terms & Vocab
If you aren't closely associated with a given industry, sometimes the vocabulary and acronyms used in that industry can be overwhelming....
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Clare R. Okyere
- Sep 16, 2021
- 6 min
Home Down Payment - Savings Strategies
Thinking about buying a home but have some anxiety about funding the down payment? Read to learn myths versus realities of down payment...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
What is a Credit Score and Why Does it Matter?
We often hear talk of credit scores. What exactly are they, how are they calculated, and why do they matter? Read on to find out. Credit...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jul 19, 2021
- 2 min
Home Entertaining Essentials: Lemon-Butter Shrimp Over Couscous Recipe
You purchased your home and are ready to put your new kitchen to use. Great! Now, what do you cook? Read on for a delicious recipe for...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jun 21, 2021
- 5 min
Home Equity
Building equity is one of the main ways homeownership helps individuals build wealth. But what is equity really and how do you build it?...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Apr 14, 2021
- 5 min
Yay, You Bought a House! Now What?
You have successfully become a homeowner. Congratulations! Now what? Here are 14 essential items to take care of during your first year...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Mar 15, 2021
- 4 min
To Refinance or Not to Refinance, That is the Question...
You may have heard talk of refinancing your home loan as an option to save money. While this can be the case, it is not always so. Read...
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Clare R. Okyere
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
DACA Recipients Now Eligible for FHA Loans
HUD announced that as of January 19, 2021 DACA recipients are able to apply for for home loans through FHA. What Exactly Was the DACA...
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