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Saving enough money to buy your first home can be a challenge. Thankfully, there are several programs designed to help first-time homebuyers with no down payment needed and lower credit scores to qualify. While some of these programs are specific to South Carolina, others are available nationwide. Talk to your Resource Mortgage Banker to see […]

With current mortgage rates at record-breaking lows, homeowners across America are refinancing their mortgages in record numbers. Mortgage refinancing, to put it simply, is when you replace your current home loan with a new loan that offers lower interest rates, cuts monthly payments, or the amount of time you have on your loan. Read on […]

With the majority of Americans following stay at home orders, many of us have been tasked with working remotely from home. For some, that means spending time in our home offices, whereas, others are working at kitchen tables, from couches, or (if you’re a lucky one) from patio chairs. Working from home has its challenges, […]

With people across the country following orders to stay at home and practice social distancing, some are deciding to put their dreams of homeownership on hold until the COVID-19 crisis settles down. However, many people are still looking to continue their home buying journey and achieve their real estate goals from home, especially with the current […]

Should you refinance your mortgage during COVID-19? As part of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, mortgage rates have dropped to some of the lowest levels in history. This means now may be the perfect time to refinance your home loan for a lower rate and lower payments or to shorten your mortgage term – […]

In our current situation, while practicing social distancing, having an outdoor living space to call your own is a special privilege. Outdoor living spaces are the perfect backyard setting for taking in fresh air, having a dip in the pool, grilling a casual dinner outdoors and lounging in the sunshine. An outdoor living space can […]

A beautiful white picket fence was once considered an icon of the ‘American Dream’ house. Traditionally, fences were used to determine property lines or spaces for social interactions. While still prevalent today, not every home available for purchase has a fenced-in yard. So how important is a fenced-in yard to homebuyers today? A recent study […]

In light of the coronavirus outbreak, now might not sound like a good time to buy a home. But if you’ve never bought a home before, there are good reasons why now is the right time to get a mortgage. In response to the falling stock market and economic havoc caused by the coronavirus outbreak, […]