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A Gift for You, if You Open it Now
With inflation concerns, and a changing market, if you're thinking or contemplating looking at a refinance; you should watch this video....

Michael Belfor
Sep 15, 20201 min read
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How To Stay Healthy & Balanced During SIP(Part II)
Managing your stress level and your health, especially in the middle of a pandemic, is more important than ever before. Here are some...

Michael Belfor
Sep 9, 20201 min read
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I Got Dressed Up For This
(*From August 31, 2020) Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing...

Michael Belfor
Sep 2, 20201 min read
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Pre-Approval Can Add Certainty to the Homebuying Process in 2020
We’re all searching for a little certainty nowadays. At a time when it seems like everything is changing, you can at least buy yourself a...

Michael Belfor
Aug 26, 20203 min read
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Should You Pay Your Mortgage Off Early?
The advantages of paying off your mortgage early can be vast. You’ll save money in interest, build equity quicker and pay off your home...

Michael Belfor
Aug 19, 20203 min read
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New Tax on Mortgage Refinances from the FHFA
The Federal Housing Finance Agency just announced a surprise fee on all new refinance transactions that are sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie M

Michael Belfor
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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4 Things To Look For When Choosing Your New Neighborhood
Moving to a new neighborhood can be so exciting! You’ve got a new home to make your own, a neighborhood to explore and different...

Michael Belfor
Aug 12, 20203 min read
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I Got Dressed Up For This
(*From August 3, 2020) Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing...

Michael Belfor
Aug 6, 20201 min read
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7 Things To Consider When Buying & Selling a Home Simultaneously
There may be no greater example of multi-tasking than when you’re buying and selling a home simultaneously. It can feel like you went...

Michael Belfor
Aug 5, 20205 min read
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A Remarkable Recovery for the Housing Market
For months now the vast majority of Americans have been asking the same question: When will the economy turn around? Many experts have...

Michael Belfor
Jul 31, 20202 min read
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Questions About CALHFA?
Some Notes On This Product: Max Loan/Purchase Price $795,000.00 (for the State of CA) Max Income in Most California Counties:...

Michael Belfor
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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Unpacking the Escrow Process
We know this process may be rather confusing, especially if it is your first time. Below is just a basic elementary understanding of how to

Michael Belfor
Jul 21, 20201 min read
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I Got Dressed Up For This (7.14.2020)
Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing in the market.

Michael Belfor
Jul 14, 20201 min read
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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...

Michael Belfor
Jul 13, 20203 min read
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Persistence Pays Off When Shopping for a Home
The forecasted appreciation for in the Bay Area is expected to be 3.6% over the next year and 30.9% over the next 5-years. This may help...

Michael Belfor
Jul 8, 20201 min read
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Real Estate Fact vs. Fiction
NOTE: SOME EPIC DOWN PAYMENT OPTIONS INCLUDE: 3% For Conventional Home Loans 3.5% For FHA Home Loans 100% Financing is Available for VA...

Michael Belfor
Jul 5, 20201 min read
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Save Now Don't Wait
Even with rates at extremely low levels, many are wondering if it's a good idea to wait and see if rates get better before refinancing.

Michael Belfor
Jul 3, 20201 min read
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I Got Dressed Up For This (6.29.2020)
Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing in the market. Here is...

Michael Belfor
Jul 1, 20201 min read
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Is Now The Right Time To Buy A Home?
Just when, exactly, is it the right time to buy? That’s the million-dollar question! While no one can definitively answer that for you,...

Michael Belfor
Jun 30, 20206 min read
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Should I bid over asking?
Note: The forecasted appreciation for the Bay Area is expected to be 9.1% over the next year and 32.9% over the next 5-years. This may...

Michael Belfor
Jun 26, 20201 min read
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Content by The Belfor Team, Mortgage Lender California
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