Jorge H. Pizarro - Realtor

01/09/2024

What is conditional approval in a mortgage application?
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A normal part of the mortgage application process, conditional approval means the lender will give you a home loan, provided you address certain additional criteria. Common conditions to change ...

01/09/2024

Want to know which homes you could buy with your current rent?
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Which Home You Can Buy? Type your details and get a quick suggestions.

01/08/2024

Where Homes Sell Above Asking in Maryland?

01/07/2024

Interest Rates Forecast in 2024 – Forbes Advisor Australia
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The Reserve Bank of Australia's cycle of interest rate increases over 18 months has negatively affected consumers and businesses, leading to low business confidence and consumer sentiment. The high inflation rate is the main cause of these increases. Future rate hikes are possible depending on infla...

01/06/2024

Double payments to slash mortgage principal — how does that work?
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Making double mortgage payments can reduce the principal balance. By making additional principal payments, the loan term can be shortened significantly, resulting in lower total interest paid. It is important to ensure that the extra payment is allocated towards the principal balance. When opening a...

01/04/2024

From $200 to $12K: Homebuyers’ Hidden HOA Fees

01/03/2024

Compare Current VA Loan Rates Today – Forbes Advisor
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You can pay the funding fee either by including it in your overall mortgage loan (also known as financing) and pay it off over time, or you can choose to pay the full fee at closing. If you used a VA loan to buy a manufactured home, you only have to pay the first-time use funding fee. VA loan purcha...

01/02/2024

Mortgage rates are falling. Is this a good time to buy a house?
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The housing market has cooled off in 2023, with fewer homes for sale, two-decade-high interest rates, and elevated house values. Few people view it as a good time to buy a home, but it is difficult to time the housing market. Mortgage rates are near their historical average, but this is little comfo...

01/01/2024

Maryland Real Estate in 2024: What Lies Ahead?

12/31/2023

What Is A Mortgage?
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What Is A Mortgage?

12/30/2023

Happy New Year!

12/30/2023

Navigating the Zoning Process in Montgomery County, Maryland with a Land Use Attorney
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Montgomery County land developers face a myriad of challenges that can make or break their projects. From intricate zoning laws to community opposition, the road to successful development is replete ...