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Johnston County biased blog dedicated to providing information about FHA, VA mortgages, USDA home loan and conventional mortgage loan information for Smithfield, Clayton, Benson, Wilson Mills, Dunn, and other parts of Johnston County. Highly experienced mortgage loan officers with some of Today's Best priced mortgage loans!
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I was reading a list recently about cities people are relocating to Raleigh, NC FROM – and that particular list did not include Austin Texas, and I was surprised.  Upon further research, I found that Austin, Texas is indeed a significant source of new residents moving to Raleigh, NC. While it may...
06/11/2025
Here’s a North Carolina VA Home Loan Guide, useful to those looking to buy a home in North Carolina with your VA benefits. Whether you’re a first time home buyer or relocating after deployment, VA loans are one of the best military home loan options available. This guide breaks down everything Ve...
05/15/2025
USDA Home Loans remain a top choice for North Carolina homebuyers, especially with the 2025 income limits increasing once again! These no-down-payment loans offer lower interest rates and reduced monthly mortgage insurance compared to FHA or Conventional loans, making them an excellent option for...
05/05/2025
One of the top reasons people continue to move to Raleigh area is because of its strong economy, growing job market, business-friendly environment, family-oriented communities, and high quality of life. The region is known for its natural beauty, access to world-class education, and vibrant lifes...
05/02/2025
The Federal Reserve just announced another Rate Hike, and the Prime Interest Rate is now 8.25%.  As of 2023, the Raleigh NC Market is still considered one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the Country.   According to Trulia, if you purchased a home in Cary, NC, for $276,000 five years...
05/05/2023
The weather in NC allows you to enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Holly Springs has a very active Parks and Recreation Department that manages miles of trails and parks. Holly Springs NC Outdoor Parks and Golf Courses are top class, and one of the highest sighted reasons people want to relocat...
08/31/2022
The US Department of Agriculture, yes the same people who check our vegetables, offers a mortgage loan program designed to help our more rural communities grow.  The program has no down payment requirement, and is suited for more conservative borrowers who don’t have a ton of Student Loan Debt, a...
08/23/2022
We have tons of people who want to know how to get quicker Underwriting for USDA Home Loans in NC.  The thought of having to move in with family, living out of boxes is not appealing to anyone.  So what are the tips for getting your keys early??? Check this list of 7 things you can do To Get Quic...
08/22/2019
FNMA has removed the requirement for a limited condo review for a detached condo project. Detached condos must meet general property/appraisal standards, insurance and priority lien requirements BUT the limited review requirement has been removed.A condominium is a method of ownership, typically ...
08/05/2019
I happen to live in Cary, NC.  I’ve been here since I was in 6th grade, so it’s been a couple of years.  Cary has been called “The Land of $400k Houses.”  I guess that’s because there are a couple of Golf Courses, and there’s some pretty big houses around Regency and Preston and the other side of...
08/14/2018
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Johnston County biased blog dedicated to providing information about FHA, VA mortgages, USDA home loan and conventional mortgage loan information for Smithfield, Clayton, Benson, Wilson Mills, Dunn, and other parts of Johnston County. Highly experienced mortgage loan officers with best rates in the area!