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The Top Ten Mistakes Potential Home-Buyers Make When Purchasing a Home

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2/6/2024

How Does a Co-Ownership Mortgage Work?

Owning a home does not have to be a solitary venture. It is possible to co-own a home with family members or friends in order [..]

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4 Minute Read
1/30/2024

Shariah-Compliant Home Finance Defined

The Holy Quran (3:130) states, “O you who believe! Do not devour usury, making it double and redouble, and be careful of (your duty to) [..]

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13 Minute Read
1/16/2024

The Best Home Improvements to Increase Value

Your home is likely your largest investment, and by renovating your home, you can maximize the return that you get from your home when you [..]

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12/26/2023

Is It Better to Put a Large Down Payment on a House?

When you’re in the market for a new home, most people will advise you to put as much money down as possible. It’s common to [..]

Letter block in word halal on wooden blocks.

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12/19/2023

Are Guidance Residential ‘Islamic Home Mortgage Loans’ Really Halal?

Read about the steps Guidance Residential takes to ensure our mortgages are halal.

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7 Minute Read
12/12/2023

Understanding Mortgage Rates

When you start searching for a mortgage, one of the first terms you’ll learn about is mortgage rate. What are mortgage interest rates, how do [..]

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6 Minute Read
12/5/2023

MAS-ICNA Convention 2023: What to Expect

What is MASCON 2023? Muslim families from around the country will head to Chicago, Illinois, in December 2023 for one of the biggest Islamic conferences [..]

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11/28/2023

Should Newlyweds Buy or Rent?

Congratulations, newlyweds! Starting a new life together requires lots of decisions to be made. Your family and friends may be asking about your future plans—are [..]

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11/21/2023

Are Guidance Residential ‘Islamic Home Mortgage Loans’ Really Halal?

We hear this question often: Is Guidance Residential’s Islamic home financing really halal? The answer is a simple and resounding YES. Guidance Residential’s model of [..]