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5 Keys to Borrowing to Build Your Dream Home

When it comes to building your home, the right financing is the real foundation that everything else will be built upon. First Federal Lakewood can help you with this all-important…
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Buying vs Renting a Home

Does it make more sense to rent than to buy? That has been a long-running debate in this country. However, the question is flawed: There is no correct answer. There…
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Foreclosure Prevention

Our goal is to keep you in your home, foreclosure will only be considered after all other options have been exhausted. We want you to have the facts about your…
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Rent or Buy?

Depending on how fast prices and rents rise and how long you stay in your home, you may be better off renting rather than buying. Factors that are part of…
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Finding a Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents fill important roles in the home buying and selling process. Finding the right real estate agent for your situation may take a little time, but it is…
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Down Payment Strategies for First-Time Home Buyers

The idea of buying a first home is exciting. However, coming up with a sizable down payment can feel like an impossible task. That is especially true when many lenders…
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Time to Refinance?

The decision to refinance a home mortgage can involve many factors. You might want to take cash out of your home at when you refinance to use for other purposes.…
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