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At Kindred Realty, we don’t believe in re-inventing the wheel.
If a colleague has said it best, why paraphrase?
One colleague in particular, Jay Voorhees of JVM Lending (one of our preferred lenders) has written dozens of excellent blogs and we’d like to share a curated selection with you.
Please take a few minutes to learn from one of the best in the real estate & mortgage lending industry. You can subscribe to his blog by clicking the link in any of the articles below:
Homeownership offers many benefits. Not only is it a sound investment strategy, but it also comes with many tax benefits. Here’s a quick look at the tax deductions available for homeowners, with a few bonus deductions available to real estate investors. Use it as a guide when you file your tax return…
As a first-time homebuyer, you may have saved for years for a down payment, put together the money for fees and insurance, and swallowed the moving costs. You may not have a lot of spare cash lying around in the weeks after your move to your new home. So what happens if a major appliance malfunctions two days after you move in? Or the electrical or plumbing system suddenly breaks down? Your expensive homeowner’s insurancy policy won’t help you! It’s situations like this where a home warranty can come in handy.
Here’s what to consider before purchasing a 2nd home and how to buy one when you’re ready. Buying a second home can be a complicated process that will involve not just looking at the affordability of purchasing the home but also the costs associated with running it, the additional property taxes you’ll be responsible for, and the maintenance and repairs you may have to undertake…
For decades, real estate has been a reliable way to see a significant return on investment over time, even when the stock market is in turmoil. Since 2011, the average sale price of a home has nearly doubled. And…you can see both short-term and long-term gains from different types of…
Having good credit is essential to getting the best interest rates and terms and hearing “yes” more often from lenders. So, what if your credit score isn’t stellar? Credit scores change over time, which means you can boost a less-than-perfect or even poor credit score through strategic financial moves. First, you need to know how credit scores are calculated and how to find your credit history. Armed with knowledge and your score, these tactics may help improve your credit score fast.
Are you looking for the best possible mortgage rate? Do you want to know how mortgage rates are determined so that you can negotiate the best deal for yourself? In this article, we’ll explain how lenders and other factors affect your mortgage interest rate, so you’ll feel confident about finding a loan that’s right for you. From understanding the Federal Reserve’s influence to tips for getting the best mortgage rate, read on to learn more about everything involved in securing an excellent deal on your investment property loan…
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