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What Is Mortgage Insurance?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/q58esngz7c?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the video shows, mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. Like home or...

Why Use A REALTOR®

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/qmjvipjtif?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A state license is required to sell real estate. But roughly half of those licensed take the additional step of becoming a REALTOR®. As we show you in this video,...

What Details Can I Ask Brokers In Advance?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/bdq8kvykuw?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 This video tells you what any real estate professional would tell you. Ask them: How long do homes in my neighborhood currently stay on the market? How would you price...

How Do I Evaluate An Offer?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/heimkh6c09?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Well, as this story shows, there’s more to an offer than the price tag. Factors you should consider: Is this offer at, near or above my asking price? Are there...

What Is A Counter-Offer?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/lmpmsaltg4?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The video puts this in more visual terms, but basically, a seller can respond to a buyer’s offer with changes - a “counter” - that improves the terms....

How Can I Improve My Home’s Value?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/bdc2x3pa93?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. Like the guy in the video says, you want to present a home that fits in the...

How Do I Choose The Best Loan Program For Me?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/kthrotve5o?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The video puts this in more visual terms, but your personal situation will determine the best kind of loan for you. By asking yourself a few questions, you can help...

What Costs or Fees Are Associated With Loan Origination?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/9jn3vyptr0?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Yes, loan origination involves costs and fees. As you’ll see in the video, when you turn in your application you'll be required to pay a loan application fee to...

What Is RESPA?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/wxshdqt9db?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 RESPA stands for the Federal Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. This video tells you about it all. RESPA requires lenders to disclose information to potential...

What Makes Up Closing Costs?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/eohza9ra25?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 What you’ll see in this video is, there may be closing costs customary or unique to a certain locality but closing costs are usually made up of the following:...