Michael Belfor
How Does a Home Equity Line of Credit Work?
If you’re in need of cash but already have a killer rate on your first mortgage, and you don’t want to pay the high interest rates...
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Michael Belfor
- May 30
- 4 min
Pros and Cons of a Debt Consolidation Mortgage Refinance
A debt consolidation refinance may let you kill two birds with one stone: It can allow you to achieve a lower interest rate on your debt...
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Michael Belfor
- May 23
- 4 min
Homebuyer Hacks for Today's Housing Market
Buying a home can be an exhilarating experience. You’ll be hunting for your dream home, handpicking the perfect school district, and...
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Michael Belfor
- May 16
- 5 min
The Most Common First Time Homebuyer Mistakes
You did it—you saved for a down payment and closing costs, worked on your credit score, determined how much house you can afford, got...
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Michael Belfor
- May 9
- 4 min
Pros and Cons of a Debt Consolidation Mortgage Refinance
A debt consolidation refinance may let you kill two birds with one stone: It can allow you to achieve a lower interest rate on your debt...
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Michael Belfor
- May 2
- 5 min
Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
Your credit score is an important factor when it comes to buying a home. That’s because it gives your lender a snapshot of how...
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Michael Belfor
- Apr 25
- 3 min
What Documents Do You Need For A Home Loan?
Getting your ducks in a row when applying for a mortgage can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Lenders, underwriters and APM are...
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Michael Belfor
- Apr 18
- 3 min
Is it smart to buy property for your college student?
Tuition, books, meals, housing… the cost of college adds up faster than it even seems possible. And many parents are left wondering if...
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Michael Belfor
- Apr 11
- 6 min
7 Tips for First Time Homebuyers
You’ve decided you want to buy a home. You’re ready to look at listings, view the next open house, and pick your favorite paint...
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Michael Belfor
- Apr 4
- 4 min
Buyers and Sellers: How to Hire a Real Estate Agent
Real estate agents are a dime a dozen, right? While it’s true that buyer’s agents and seller’s agents are in no short supply, a good real...
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Michael Belfor
- Mar 28
- 3 min
5 Things To Consider If You’re Thinking About Relocating
Relocating is on the minds of many Americans right now for a few reasons. These include the current work-from-home (WFH) culture spurred...
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Michael Belfor
- Mar 14
- 5 min
DIY Home Improvement & Maintenance Tips
Your home is where your heart is. For most of us right now, it’s also where our business is, our family is and our attention is. It’s...
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Michael Belfor
- Mar 14
- 2 min
What to Do if Your Home is Flooded or Destroyed by a Hurricane
If you, your family, or your loved ones have been impacted by the recent hurricanes, our hearts are with you. We encourage you to make...
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Michael Belfor
- Mar 7
- 5 min
Home Renovations with the Best Return on Investment
One of the great things about owning a home is that you can truly make it yours, which is hard to do in a rental. Don’t like the carpet?...
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Michael Belfor
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Interest Rate Hacks to Reduce Your Monthly Payments
Many would-be homebuyers are feeling the pinch from rising interest rates, but you don’t have to! We have gotten creative to ensure that...
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Michael Belfor
- Feb 27
- 5 min
2023 FHA LOAN LIMITS FOR CALIFORNIA
With the FHA Monthly Mortgage Insurance Premium amount being decreased, FHA Home Loans have gotten a lot of attention within the last...
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Michael Belfor
- Feb 24
- 6 min
7 Tips for First Time Homebuyers
You’ve decided you want to buy a home. You’re ready to look at listings, view the next open house, and pick your favorite paint...
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Michael Belfor
- Feb 15
- 4 min
Understanding a 3-2-1 Interest Rate Buydown
Higher interest rate environments can make it difficult to buy a home, but there are silver linings and workarounds. The good news is...
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Michael Belfor
- Feb 7
- 3 min
6 Ways to Beat Inflation by Buying a Home
While inflation slowly chips away at your dollars’ buying power, putting those dollars into investments can allow that money to grow...
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Michael Belfor
- Feb 1
- 2 min
The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability
If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges....
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