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Understanding Mortgage Payments

Assurance Financial

You can also borrow strategically against your equity by taking out home equity loans — to perform renovations, say, and boost the eventual resale value of your home. A mortgage loan is a type of loan that is used to purchase a property, such as a home or a piece of land. How Does a Mortgage Loan Work?

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: The AQB previously considered the option of allowing parallel professional non-appraisal experience. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on George Harrison passed, Appraisal business, marketingunusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Sold 4/1/2013 for $998,000.