Stephanie Walker-REALTOR

05/29/2026

Unless you'll be paying cash for a home or you are applying for a loan backed by the government (such as a USDA or VA loan) or a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan, you'll need at least 20 percent of the loan amount in cash. This is the down payment, required by the lender. The larger the down payment,....

05/26/2026

View ALL homes currently for sale in Wi******er, California. Accurate and complete, listings updated every five minutes. Includes photos, tours, maps, addresses and dozens of facts about each Wi******er home.

05/24/2026

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05/21/2026

Last time we looked how lenders determine your rate and your creditworthiness based on your credit score. We suggested that you order your credit reports from the 'big 3' credit reporting agencies. When you receive your credit reports look for mistakes or anything else you can challenge. According t...

05/18/2026

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05/10/2026

View ALL homes currently for sale in Temecula, California. Accurate and complete, listings updated every five minutes. Includes photos, tours, maps, addresses and dozens of facts about each Temecula home.

05/06/2026

Between applying for a home loan and the close of escrow comes a most crucial step: the home appraisal. Since the transaction that got you to this point is one in which a buyer and seller agreed on a price, the appraisal is more likely than not to match the purchase price. In fluctuating markets how...

05/03/2026

Buying real estate means also buying insurance - several different types, in fact. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is sometimes demanded by the lender to ensure the loan is repaid if the borrower defaults. Homeowner's insurance is a necessity to protect the lender's financial interests. Then there....