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Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation

It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods, services, and more. And with rising costs all around you, you’re probably questioning: is now really the right time to buy a home? Here’s the…
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Educate Your Buyers

Ask a real estate pro: Why do I need two types of title insurance? First-Time Home Buyer Scenario “We are buying our first home and are stretching our savings to pay for the down payment and closing costs, not to mention the moving expenses. Our lender sent us our closing cost estimate, which showed that…
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Good, Better, Best: Metro National Title

When you’re in the process of purchasing or selling your home, you want the best people to work with, right? You want the best house, for the best price, with the best lender, with the best agent. Having the best Title Company is just the next item on the list! At Metro National Title, we…
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Fannie Mae to accept lender-funded down payment assistance

Fannie Mae will now buy mortgage loans with lender-funded grants, including down payment assistance, closing costs or financial reserves. The change could give nonbank lenders a way to guard against redlining accusations. The government-sponsored enterprise will start accepting such loans immediately. According to Fannie Mae’s guidance, “The lender must have a documented program that provides…
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