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Everything You Need To Know About Mortgage Loan Servicing

Michael Belfor

Jan 4, 20214 min read

Everything You Need To Know About Mortgage Loan Servicing

You’ve submitted all your financial documents, completed your paperwork and secured your new home loan or refinance. Pop some champagne...

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Michael Belfor

Dec 18, 20201 min read

Announcing the Return of 14-16 Day COE

Below is a recent example of how we work: On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, we ratified a contract with one of our buyers in El Sobrante,...

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There’s Still Much to Appreciate this Holiday Season

Michael Belfor

Dec 17, 20204 min read

There’s Still Much to Appreciate this Holiday Season

The 2020 holiday season will undoubtedly be one for the books. While the phrase “home for the holidays” may take on new meaning, there is...

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Surprising Factors that Influence Mortgage Interest Rates

Michael Belfor

Dec 9, 20204 min read

Surprising Factors that Influence Mortgage Interest Rates

Interest rates are one of the biggest factors that can influence your homebuying process. This little—or big—number can dictate how much...

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Michael Belfor

Dec 2, 20204 min read

The Biggest VA Home Loan Myths—BUSTED!

The VA home loan program is an amazing benefit for our deserving active-duty service members, veterans, and surviving spouses of...

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Michael Belfor

Nov 25, 20201 min read

The Real Scoop on Affordability

Home prices are appreciating, and they will continue to do so. So, does that mean they’re less affordable? The media mistakenly looks at...

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Michael Belfor

Nov 22, 20201 min read

Loan Limits in 2021?

The question is there, are we going to get increased conforming loan limits in 2021? A quick video with some info below unpacks this as...

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Michael Belfor

Nov 16, 20201 min read

How To Improve Your Credit Score

Some quick and easy tips unpacking how to improve credit with some basic and easy recommendations.

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How Your Military Service Can Help You Qualify for Affordable VA Loans

Michael Belfor

Nov 11, 20203 min read

How Your Military Service Can Help You Qualify for Affordable VA Loans

As an active-duty service member, veteran, or surviving spouse of a veteran, you’ve made your country proud and, now, we hope to do the...

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Michael Belfor

Nov 3, 20201 min read

I Got Dressed Up For This

As we look towards the election, Grant and I unpack a few things to remember as it pertains to the political climate and housing as well...

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4 Reasons Why the Election Won’t Dampen the Housing Market

Michael Belfor

Nov 2, 20202 min read

4 Reasons Why the Election Won’t Dampen the Housing Market

Tomorrow, Americans will decide our President for the next four years. That decision will have a major impact on many aspects of life in...

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Michael Belfor

Oct 26, 20203 min read

Celebrating Halloween in 2020

Halloween, as well as our everyday lives, looks a bit different this year. We’re navigating through a pandemic and adapting at every...

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Differences Between a Second Home vs. an Investment Property

Michael Belfor

Oct 19, 20203 min read

Differences Between a Second Home vs. an Investment Property

You have your primary residence, but you’re thinking about buying a second home. Congrats! Being in a position to purchase another...

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Michael Belfor

Oct 15, 20201 min read

I Got Dressed Up For This

Grant Inaba of Compass and Mike Belfor of American Pacific Mortgage's weekly market chat about what we're seeing in the market.

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9 Home Offer Tips to Get Your Dream Home Under Contract

Michael Belfor

Oct 14, 20205 min read

9 Home Offer Tips to Get Your Dream Home Under Contract

Identifying your dream home is an important step in the homebuying process – but you’ve still got to close the deal! Putting in an offer...

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A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s

Michael Belfor

Oct 8, 20202 min read

A Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 40x Greater Than a Renter’s

One of the best ways to build your family’s financial future is through homeownership. Recent data from the Federal Reserve indicates the...

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What To Do If Your Home Is Burned or Destroyed By Wildfires

Michael Belfor

Oct 2, 20203 min read

What To Do If Your Home Is Burned or Destroyed By Wildfires

If you or your loved ones have been affected by a wildfire, our hearts go out to you. In this time of hardship and loss, we at American...

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Where Are Home Values Headed Over the Next 12 Months

Michael Belfor

Sep 29, 20202 min read

Where Are Home Values Headed Over the Next 12 Months

As shelter-in-place orders were implemented earlier this year, many questioned what the shutdown would mean to the real estate market....

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Michael Belfor

Sep 23, 20201 min read

The Fed's Confusing Message

You may have recently heard that the Fed announced that they think the Fed Funds Rate will remain at zero through at least 2023. First and

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Michael Belfor

Sep 22, 20200 min read

8 Basic Steps to Home Buying

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