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Get to Know the Millennial Homebuyer
June 16, 2025 5 min read

REALTORS®: Understanding Millennial Home Buying Trends

There is no denying that the real estate landscape has changed in the past few years. One...

75+ Resources for First-Time Homebuyers (UPDATED FOR 2023)
June 14, 2025 6 min read

Resources for First-Time Homebuyers (UPDATED FOR 2025)

Homeownership isn’t just the American Dream. It’s one of the best wealth-builders out...

padlock on a door
June 14, 2025 4 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Rate Locks

When applying for a mortgage to buy a home, the interest rate you secure can make a big...

Inspection for your home
June 13, 2025 3 min read

Here’s What You Should Expect from a Home Inspection vs. an Appraisal

When you’re shopping for a home, don’t be surprised when your REALTOR® and loan...

Tiny house model next to stacked coins
June 13, 2025 3 min read

Get a Lower Interest Rate with a Better Credit Score

The better your credit, the lower interest rate you’re likely to get. Why? In a...

How to make your offer stand out
June 12, 2025 3 min read

Make Your Offer on a House Stand Out from the Rest

Navigating the mortgage approval process can be challenging, and at first glance it can...

How to win the bid
June 12, 2025 6 min read

How to Win a Bidding War on a House

You’ve done your homework and identified the area that you’d like to live, so now...

Mortgage Weekly Update
June 12, 2025 9 min read

Mortgage Rates Remain Essentially Flat, Applications Jump

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary...

Building Relationships: Why Realtors are More Than Just Salespeople
June 12, 2025 5 min read

Building Relationships: REALTORS® Are More Than Just Salespeople

The real estate industry is a lot more than just sealing the deal and moving on. A real...

Investing in Your Home: More Than Just a Roof Over Your Head
June 6, 2025 5 min read

Investing in Your Home: More Than Just a Roof Over Your Head

For many, buying a home is the quintessential American Dream. But beyond the rewarding...

5 TED Talks That Will Make You a Better Loan Officer
June 2, 2025 4 min read

5 TED Talks That Will Make You a Better Loan Officer

As a loan officer, your job goes beyond just understanding interest rates and...

How To Streamline Real Estate Transactions With Embrace Home Loans
June 2, 2025 6 min read

How To Streamline Real Estate Transactions With Embrace Home Loans

Digital solutions are now integral to streamlining real estate transactions and providing...

5 Helpful Things You Can Do Before Applying for a Mortgage
May 30, 2025 5 min read

5 Things You Can Do Before Applying for a Mortgage

Applying for a mortgage is a big step, so you want to go into the process as prepared as...

5 TED Talks That Will Make You a Better Loan Officer
May 29, 2025 4 min read

10 of the Best Real Estate Podcasts

Looking for a way to expand your industry knowledge and stay current with market news and...

How to Know If You Are a Good Candidate for a Mortgage Loan
May 29, 2025 4 min read

How to Know If You Are a Good Candidate for a Mortgage

For a first-time buyer, the thought of applying for a mortgage loan can be daunting. Will...

Breaking It Down: Understanding Your Home Closing Costs
May 29, 2025 3 min read

Breaking It Down: Understanding Your Home Closing Costs

When you’re a first-time homebuyer, the concept of closing costs may be elusive and...

Should You Spring Clean Your Contact List?
May 28, 2025 4 min read

Should You Spring Clean Your Contact List?

As days get longer and we shake off winter’s chill, many of us feel motivated to spring...

How to Ask for Testimonials from Your Clients
May 27, 2025 4 min read

How to Ask for Testimonials From Your Clients

Social recommendations sway consumers. Potential clients will want to know that other...

Things Consumers Want Loan Officers to Know
May 9, 2025 3 min read

Things Consumers Want Loan Officers to Know

Hey loan officers! Want to know what your clients really want from you? We gathered...

The The Art of Effective Negotiation: Essential Skills for REALTORS® to Close Successful Deals
May 5, 2025 7 min read

The Art of Effective Negotiation: Essential Skills for REALTORS® to Close Successful Deals

In the real estate market, effective negotiation is much more than a transactional...

Freddie and Fannie Who?! 11 Mortgage Terms You’ve Heard and May Not Understand
May 2, 2025 4 min read

Freddie and Fannie Who?! 11 Mortgage Terms You’ve Heard and May Not Understand

The mortgage process can be pretty overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time...

4 Cinco de Mayo Recipes Even Your Kids Will Like
May 2, 2025 5 min read

4 Cinco de Mayo Recipes Even Your Kids Will Like

If your kids are like mine, they loathe anything “spicy.” And to them, spicy might...

Rules of Real Estate Agent Etiquette: Are You Following Them?
April 29, 2025 4 min read

7 Essential Rules of Real Estate Agent Etiquette: Are You Following Them?

As a real estate agent, you’re not just selling homes — you’re building...

8 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Survive the Busy Spring Season
April 28, 2025 4 min read

8 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Survive the Busy Spring Season

The busy spring season is revving up, and you may already be dreaming of a much-needed...

Don't Meet the Conventional Mortgage Requirements? You Still Can Get a Loan
April 25, 2025 4 min read

Don’t Meet the Conventional Mortgage Requirements? You Still Can Get a Loan

Buying a home is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also feel like learning a new...

Why Did My Home Mortgage Fall Through?
April 24, 2025 8 min read

Why Did My Home Mortgage Fall Through?

If you’ve ever had a mortgage fall through, you know how frustrating it can be....

7 Things People Love About Living in Rural Areas
April 23, 2025 4 min read

7 Things Homeowners Love About Living in Rural Areas

Choosing to live in a rural community is a lifestyle decision that more and more...

5 Must-Watch Real Estate YouTube Channels for Agents in 2025
April 14, 2025 3 min read

5 Must-Watch Real Estate YouTube Channels for Agents in 2025

As a real estate agent, staying informed about industry trends, tools, and marketing...

Here’s How to Get Your House Ready to Sell in the Spring Market
April 4, 2025 4 min read

5 Things to Do Now to Get Your House Ready to Sell in the Spring Market

Spring is one of the best times to sell a home. If you’re thinking about listing your...

More Choice, More Flexibility: Beazer Helps More Buyers Close with Embrace Home Loans
April 2, 2025 5 min read

More Choice, MoreFlexibility: Beazer Helps More Buyers Close with Embrace Home Loans

A Builder Case Study There’s no place like home, and Beazer Homes has delivered homes...