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Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. Former professional poker player turned decision strategist, Annie Duke, has developed a home buying strategy: Thinking in Bets. With so much at

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Tyson Hilton

March 21, 2023

A Home Buying Strategy: Thinking in Bets

Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts - Annie Duke, author

For those looking to buy a home the question most asked is “Is there hope for mortgage rate relief?”. Recently, Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, made clear that the central bank is preparing to react to recent

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Tyson Hilton

March 14, 2023

Hope For Mortgage Rate Relief

Hope For Mortgage Rate Relief

The home-buying process is a journey with a key factor being securing financing. As part of financing, we are often asked, “What’s the difference between mortgage pre-approval vs pre-qualification?”

First, understand the decision to buy a home is an exciting

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Tyson Hilton

March 12, 2023

Mortgage Pre-Approval versus Pre-Qualification

Mortgage Pre-Approval makes getting your offer approved easier.

The newsflash on February 22, 2023 was the announcement “The FHA MIP Reduction: A Game-Changer for Prospective Homebuyers”. But what is the MIP and why is the reduction important?

What is the FHA MIP?

When you buy a home with

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Tyson Hilton

March 6, 2023

The FHA MIP Reduction: A Game-Changer for Prospective Homebuyers

The current housing market can be tough on both you, the real estate agent, and your buyers. Rising home prices and multiple bids will often discourage even the most avid buyer. That said, what is the cost of waiting out … Read the rest

Tyson Hilton

January 3, 2022

The Cost of Waiting Out The Housing Market

CNN’s recent reporting shows Americans once again find themselves further in debt – Now What? As stimulus money has run out, our appetite for debt has not. USA credit card balances rose by $17 billion in just the last quarter … Read the rest

Tyson Hilton

November 17, 2021

Americans Find Themselves Further in Debt – Now What?

Are you tired of being buried in debt? To make your dreams a reality it is important you learn how to improve your financial situation. Following these 6 steps will help you begin to fund your dreams.

1. Pay Off

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Tyson Hilton

October 24, 2020

How to Improve Your Financial Situation in 6 Steps

Buzz Lightyear’s trademark cry of “To infinity and beyond!” from Toy Story is an all time favorite movie quote. Ever wonder why? Think about it, “Why?”, a question we learn to ask at an early age but the older we … Read the rest

Tyson Hilton

June 14, 2019

To Infinity and Beyond

To Infinity and Beyond - Mortgage Loans For Every Need - Revival Lending

The Home Equity Secret Menu. Haven’t heard of it? Well, just like the famous secret menu of In-N-Out , the mortgage industry has a secret menu of its own. Here is everything you need to know about the Home Equity … Read the rest

Tyson Hilton

May 21, 2019

The Home Equity Secret Menu

Backyard Feast

Do you know how to determine when a condo is costing you more than a single family home? For example, did you know that a $580,000 Condo could cost you more to own per month than a $630,000 Single Family … Read the rest

Tyson Hilton

April 29, 2019

When a Condo is Costing You More Than a Single Family Home