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Mortgage Loans: Stick With A Bank Or Go With A Broker?

It matters where you go for a mortgage. Who offers a better deal — a banker or broker?

Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

12 Questions You Absolutely Must Ask Before Renting An Apartment

When hunting for an apartment, many renters fall into the same ugly trap: They get swept away with visions of painting the walls deep purple and having c...

How to Compare Banks and Credit Unions When Looking for a New Financial Home

Let's say you're moving to a new community and thus need a new home for your banking and checking services, or let's say you're in a situation where you've

What it Really Costs to Buy a Home

It would be nice if houses for sale came with giant price tags so a buyer could easily compare “all-in” costs. Imagine trying to buy a gallon of milk and having to separately compute what it costs to feed the cow, distribute the inventory and stock the shelves. Let’s bottom-line your homeownership costs, from one-time...Read More

9 Age-Old Real Estate Tips to Ignore Completely

Not all advice is good advice. When it comes to the real estate market, friends and family may offer their unsolicited opinions based on common beliefs, but it’s always best to consult with a professional. However, even the experts have their agendas. So before you trust what was once “tried and true,” get the inside scoop, on what’s “here and now” when it comes to buying and selling your home.

Things You Should Expect Your Mortgage Banker to Ask You

Five things you can plan on discussing with your mortgage banker. Take it from us, we do this every day.

Why Be a Broker When You Can Be a Mortgage Banker?

The rise of digital mortgages and increasing lender consolidation are just two reasons mortgage brokers should make the transition to mortgage banking sooner rather than later.

Financing Your Real Estate? Six Reasons to Use a Commercial Mortgage Broker

Financing Your Real Estate? Six Reasons to Use a Commercial Mortgage Broker. Learn why it makes sense to use a broker to source your financing.

What Does a Mortgage Banker Do?

A mortgage banker originates, funds and can service mortgage loans. Let's break down their services, responsibilities and how to hire one.

5 Things to Expect From a Good Mortgage Banker

Atlantic Bay Mortgage is a mortgage lender that genuinely cares about our clients. We continually provide the finest personal service to our clients.

FSBO or Professional Real Estate Agent?

The possibility of “saving” on Realtor commission might sound appealing to those interested in selling their home, but a real estate agent has the background and experience to make the sale of your home more successful. A huge amount of time, marketing and effort goes into selling a home. Plus, it’s

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5 Things You Should Expect Your Mortgage Banker to Ask About

If you are thinking about purchasing a home, you'll want to know about these 5 things.

Is Social Media Effective for Real Estate?

Social media has its place, but don't use it as the be-all and end-all for your Luxury Real Estate business.

When a Flip Flops: Celebrity Real Estate Fails

Bad real estate deals can happen to anyone…even the rich and famous

Real Estate Pros Forecast A Sunny Spring

The National Association of Realtors’ Realtor Confidence Index measures how real estate professionals perceive the market for single-family homes on a scale where any number above 50 indicate…

What’s Happening In Real Estate Culture? We’re on It

You’ve always been just one call—and now one email or webchat—away from answers on everything from demographic data to real estate movie trivia.