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Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

July 10, 2020

Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

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 […]

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Six Tips for Setting Up a Home Office that Works for You

May 28, 2020

Six Tips for Setting Up a Home Office that Works for You

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, […]

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Stay Safe While Searching for Your Dream Home

May 7, 2020

Stay Safe While Searching for Your Dream Home

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 […]

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Refinance Your Mortgage at Today’s Low Rates

May 4, 2020

Refinance Your Mortgage at Today’s Low Rates

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 – […]

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An Outdoor Living Space Adds Value – Especially Now

April 23, 2020

An Outdoor Living Space Adds Value – Especially Now

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 […]

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Millennials Want Homes with a Fence for their Dog

April 23, 2020

Millennials Want Homes with a Fence for their Dog

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 […]

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Swimming Pools Make Your Home A Sanctuary

April 16, 2020

Swimming Pools Make Your Home A Sanctuary

If you already own a home with a swimming pool, you’re lucky. Southern weather is heating up quickly and, since we’re all spending more our time at home these days, owning a pool is like having a built-in sanctuary in your own backyard. If you don’t have a home with a backyard pool, we can […]

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Mortgage Forbearance: What You Need To Know

April 8, 2020

Mortgage Forbearance: What You Need To Know

Mortgage forbearance is an option for the millions of Americans who have suffered financial hardship since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. It can help them stay in their homes, avoiding late penalties and the risk of foreclosure. However mortgage forbearance is not a waiver or a grant. It only delays the payments owed to […]

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Mortgage Rates May Never Be This Low Again

March 25, 2020

Mortgage Rates May Never Be This Low Again

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, […]

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COVID-19 Update:  Your Home Loan is Our Priority

March 16, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Your Home Loan is Our Priority

The coronavirus crisis has impacted global markets, leading to some of the lowest mortgage rates in our nation’s history.  Like other lenders across the nation, Resource Financial has experienced record levels of new home loans and refinances.  Thankfully, we are not only in a strong position operationally, but also financially, to handle these record volumes. […]

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