Michael Belfor
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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Michael Belfor
- Jan 30
- 4 min
Budgeting for Homeownership in the New Year
The new year is a great time to think about budgeting for homeownership. When this is done correctly, you can get into a home faster than...
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Michael Belfor
- Jan 24
- 5 min
2023 CONFORMING LOAN LIMITS
In the last few weeks I've gotten quite a few questions as it pertains to the loan limits in California, specifically 2-4 units and the...
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Michael Belfor
- Jan 17
- 3 min
How To Estimate Your Closing Costs When Buying A Home
A down payment and monthly mortgage payment aren’t the only costs you’re looking at when buying a new home. Some buyers forget that they...
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Michael Belfor
- Jan 10
- 8 min
How to Qualify for First Time Home Buyer Programs
Qualifying for first-time home buyer programs may not be as hard as you think. These programs are specifically designed to help a...
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Michael Belfor
- Dec 16, 2022
- 1 min
Opportunity in Housing
Last year, the real estate market was so hot that many buyers had to pay over asking price and struggled to get favorable terms. But...
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Michael Belfor
- Dec 13, 2022
- 4 min
Down Payment Assistance: Differences Between Gift Funds, Grants, and Loans
Down payments can be one of the most daunting parts of the home buying process. We all know: It costs a lot to buy a home! Thankfully,...
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Michael Belfor
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
What You Need to Know About Qualifying for VA Jumbo Loans
Unlike conventional jumbo loans, VA jumbo loans don’t have predetermined loan limits. They are limited only by your qualifications and...
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Michael Belfor
- Nov 29, 2022
- 3 min
5 Things Home Buyers Can Be Grateful For in This Market
The housing market isn’t what it was a year ago—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Yes, interest rates are higher year over year,...
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Michael Belfor
- Nov 21, 2022
- 5 min
How to Pull Off the Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Feast
Thanksgiving was one of America’s most cherished festivities even before George Washington began celebrating it in 1789. However, it...
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Michael Belfor
- Oct 25, 2022
- 2 min
Buying a House: Today’s Down Payment Requirements and Options
Buying a house isn’t just about the sticker cost or the monthly payment. A large part of your housing budget will also be your down...
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Michael Belfor
- Oct 18, 2022
- 2 min
What is a Temporary Buydown?
A temporary buydown is when a party in a mortgage transaction pays a lump sum in order to reduce the interest rate temporarily for early...
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