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Financial Literacy: Borrowing Basics
By Charlestien Harris With National Homeownership Month coming up in June, many consumers may have the notion of borrowing money on their minds. Financial literacy is an important topic, and I want to expand the knowledge of the consumer by explaining the process of...
Are You Ready to be a Homeowner?
By: Charlestien Harris All month, we have been talking about homeownership topics in observation of National Homeownership Month. But we don’t want to overlook that all-important question: Are you ready to become a homeowner? Sometimes, the excitement and...
Homeownership: What Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval Means
By: Charlestien Harris Realizing the American dream can be a tedious task sometimes, especially when trying to get financing for that new home you desire. But, before you begin searching for your dream home, you should know or have some idea of how much you will be...
The Benefits of a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor for Homebuyers
By: Charlestien Harris As a HUD-Certified Counselor, I often hear my clients say that they wish they had sought out the services of a HUD-certified housing counselor before they started the process of purchasing their home. I then asked them why, and their response...