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Preparing Your Home for Winter: Essential Steps for a Cozy Season
Preparing Your Home for Winter: Essential Steps for a Cozy Season

As the third week of November rolls around, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about preparing your home for the colder months ahead. Winter can be unpredictable, and the last thing you want is to be caught off guard by the dropping temperatures and adverse weather conditions. To help you get ready for the […]

November 09, 2023
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Understanding Your Credit Score
Understanding Your Credit Score

If you’re in the market to buy a home, you probably already have a good idea what your credit score is. Like many prospective homeowners, you may even check it daily to see how and when it moves. But how much do you really know about the way your credit score is calculated – and […]

October 04, 2023
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Debunking 8 Common Condo Mortgage Myths
Debunking 8 Common Condo Mortgage Myths

Purchasing a condo is a significant decision that often comes with a host of myths and misconceptions. While condos can be an excellent choice for many buyers, these myths can lead to confusion and uncertainty. In this blog post, we aim to dispel common myths about condo purchases, helping you make an informed decision when […]

September 19, 2023
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Mastering Home Purchases: The Ultimate Guide to Escrow Holdbacks for Repairs
Mastering Home Purchases: The Ultimate Guide to Escrow Holdbacks for Repairs

Purchasing a home can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also come with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to addressing repairs and improvements. One powerful tool that can help streamline this process is the escrow holdback for repairs. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into what an escrow holdback is, […]

September 13, 2023
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Navigating the Path to Homeownership as an Educator
Navigating the Path to Homeownership as an Educator

Teaching is a profession that shapes the future, one student at a time. It’s a calling driven by passion, dedication, and a deep commitment to education. However, for many educators, the dream of homeownership can sometimes seem like an elusive goal due to financial challenges. In this blog post, we will guide you through the […]

September 05, 2023
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Budgeting for Success: How to Manage Finances and Save for Your Dream Home
Budgeting for Success: How to Manage Finances and Save for Your Dream Home

Whether you’ve been browsing dream homes on Zillow for months or you’re just taking your first steps into the housing market, you’ve probably come to the same realization: buying a house is a big investment. In today’s fast-paced and often competitive real estate environment, it’s more important than ever to be strategic in your homebuying […]

August 30, 2023
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New Office, New Leader, New State!
New Office, New Leader, New State!

More exciting news about our ongoing growth and expansion efforts: First Home Mortgage is opening a new office location in Sevierville, Tennessee! That’s right – following closely on the recent announcement of our latest branch expansion in Crofton, we’re opening up a new chapter in a new state, bringing our total count to 33 offices […]

August 28, 2023
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Safeguarding Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Preparedness
Safeguarding Your Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Emergency Preparedness

As we navigate through hurricane season and witness recent incidents like the Maui fires, the importance of emergency preparedness cannot be understated. Your home is more than just a physical structure – it’s your sanctuary. In this blog, we’ll delve into practical steps to safeguard your home and loved ones during emergencies. Risk Assessment: Start […]

August 21, 2023
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First Home Mortgage’s Crofton Branch Is Expanding
First Home Mortgage’s Crofton Branch Is Expanding

At First Home Mortgage, we know that the key to our success is the cumulative talent, effort, and dedication of our incredible teams, and that’s why we’re always seeking new opportunities to grow our talent pool. Today, we are excited to announce that our Crofton office is growing with the addition of new members of […]

August 16, 2023
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Embracing the Last Days of Summer: Maximize Your Garden and Backyard
Embracing the Last Days of Summer: Maximize Your Garden and Backyard

As the end of summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to soak in the last warm rays of sunshine and make the most of your garden and backyard. Whether you’re an avid gardener or simply love spending time outdoors, there are plenty of ways to enhance your outdoor space and create unforgettable memories. In this […]

August 08, 2023
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Understanding Your Mortgage Options: Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Understanding Your Mortgage Options: Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages

As a prospective homebuyer in today’s market, it’s important to have awareness of the different types of mortgages available in order to determine which is right for you. One particularly important distinction to understand is the difference between fixed-rate mortgages and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). In this article, we’ll explore both of these mortgage options and […]

July 31, 2023
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Crafting Your Dream Home: A Guide to Construction and Renovation Financing
Crafting Your Dream Home: A Guide to Construction and Renovation Financing

When faced with a competitive housing market and limited inventory to go around, it’s not uncommon for many buyers to feel like their options are extremely limited. After all, finding the perfect home that fits your budget, your current needs, and your plans for the future is no small task, even in the best buyer’s […]

July 25, 2023
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