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What is a Conventional Loan, and Who Should Apply for it? | Betty Most Agency
Researching loan options? For the right buyer, conventional loans can provide many benefits.
How to Start Composting in the Twin Cities
And now, for the most glamorous story you’ll read all day. Whether you’re an organics-bin pro or a composting newbie, it’s time to take stock in your trash—small switches can go a long way.
Once and For All: Carpet or Hardwood?
As hardwood and inexpensive laminate alternatives continue to rise in popularity, carpet is starting to get a bad rap.
Selling? How to Establish a Price for Your Property
Here are insights you can use as you establish a fair, market-driven price for your property.
Betty Most Agency: COVID-19 and Home Closings
At the Betty Most Agency, we are working from our home office (during the COVID-19 outbreak) and as always, we will continue to give you the best service possible.
How Changes to FICO Scoring Could Impact Buyers
The way FICO scores are calculated is changing this summer, and the move could make it tougher for some Americans to get approved for a mortgage, The Wall Street Journal reports. Fair Isaac Corporation, more commonly known as FICO, will soon start more harshly penalizing the scores of consumers who have rising debt levels or who fall […]
3 Staging Trends That May Turn Off Buyers
Home staging can show off a home in its best light. Adding simple, updated decor can make a space feel warm and inviting. But there are a few popular trends in home design that stagers say you should avoid when prepping a home for sale: Too many mixed metals Mixed metals are a hot home […]
Major Loan Types Every Homebuyer Should Know
Buyers must choose between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages, and they’ll have to determine if they want a conventional or government-backed loan.
January Expected to Be Hot for Home Shoppers
The busy home-shopping season will start early in January this year, according to forecasters.
Should You Sell Your Home Over the Holidays?
Serious buyers are still out there and the holidays may be a great time for you to list your home.
Why do buyers love mid-century modern?
Mid-century modern – the design trend is taking over everything from furniture to wall decor to light fixtures.
How to Make Your Houseguest Feel Like a Rock Star
Give your guests the rock-star treatment with a few thoughtful and easy ideas for your guest room.
Why Millennials Love Mid-Century Modern Homes So Much
Mid-Century Modern design gets name-dropped a lot these days and can be seen everywhere from the Museum of Modern Art to the Target catalog.
If I hope to buy a house in the next year, how can I prepare my finances? What expenses should I minimize or avoid?
Most homebuyers prepare in advance by saving for a down payment, but the down payment is only one financial factor of many that buyers need to have in order before getting a mortgage.
How Do I Choose the Right Size Rug for a Room?
Choosing the right rug for a space can be tricky if you don’t know the rules that interior designers live by.