Should Professionals Start a Journaling Practice?
Growth is one of your key values, and you make time to constantly seek out new opportunities to invest in professional development so you can avoid…
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Embrace Employee Spotlight: Darlene Ballard and Chelsea Ragosta
There’s a lot to love about Embrace Home Loans, but one of our strongest assets has always been our employees. We have teammates who have been…
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Interest Rates Stay Flat, But Mortgage Applications Rise
Interest rates remained steady this week, according to Freddie Mac. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate loan was 2.88%, up just slightly from last week’s…
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What Is a Title Company and What Do They Do?
Home buying is complicated, and in order to do it successfully (not to mention legally), a number of professionals will need to play a role. These…
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7 Fall Pop By Ideas for Real Estate Agents
Fall is almost here and for many real estate agents, the dreaded fall slowdown is right around the corner. Fortunately, if you need to generate some…
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How to Shop Around for a Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re thinking about buying a home in the near future, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “shop around for a mortgage” before. But, do you really…
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Mortgage Rates Remain Stable While Purchase Loans Surge
Mortgage rates remained steady yet again this week. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage came in at 2.86% — down just two basis…
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How to Audit Your Online Presence
When people search for you online, what will they find? Does your online presence flatter your professional identity? Maybe, during a search someone stumbles upon your…
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Improve Your Listings With These Apps and Tools
Nothing is more important than your listings. They’re your single-biggest marketing tool — not to mention your first impression with buyers. And while a vivid description…
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The Pros and Cons of Adding a Co-signer to Your Mortgage Application
If you’ve got a lot of debt, spotty employment history, or a ding on your credit, it might be hard to get a mortgage. Fortunately, bringing…
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