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What if the appraised value isn’t what I expected?
When you make an offer on a property, both you and your real estate agent should have a solid idea of what the appraised value [..]
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Have you Packed these Road Trip Essentials?
When you’re planning a road trip, the right supply checklist can help reduce hassles and enhance enjoyment during your journey. Here are a few essentials [..]
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Why does my home finance provider need my bank statement?
When you think of tools that home financing providers use to determine your qualifications as a buyer, the first thing that may come to mind [..]
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3 Reasons Why a 15-Year Contract May be Better
Most homeowners automatically think it has to take 30 years to pay for a house. That’s why many people are surprised to find out that [..]
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Don’t Leave Homeowners Insurance to Last Minute
When you obtain a mortgage to purchase a home, you have to buy homeowner’s insurance for it. Don’t leave that to the last minute, or [..]
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What does an underwriter do?
Get to know the role of an underwriter, what they do, and what to expect in the halal mortgage underwriting process.
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Increase your Chance of Approval for Financing
Getting approved for home financing may be easier than you think, but you do have to be proactive, plan ahead, and set your expectations appropriately [..]
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6 Tips for Saving Toward Your Down Payment
Saving for your down payment can be challenging, especially if you’re already on a tight budget like most of us are. But minor adjustments can [..]
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What is an Islamic mortgage?
At Guidance Residential, we sometimes get asked this question: “What is an Islamic mortgage?” The short answer is that while Islamic home financing might look [..]
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Multigenerational living: Grow old along with me
In a time when family ties are often weakened, many American Muslim homebuyers still want to stay close to family. Sometimes “close” can even mean [..]
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January can be the best month to buy a home
Sarah and Kareem* started looking for their first home one spring as they prepared to move to a part of the country with a competitive [..]
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Let’s Fall into Fall
With back to school under our belts and before the weather grows colder, now is the time to prevent costly damage by preparing for the [..]
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