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Buy Now or Wait – A Tale of Two Families

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Trevor Hammond

Summer is here and the temperatures are hot. And so is the housing market! Summer is historically the busiest home buying season of the year, tapering off in September once school starts again. One of the big questions that continues … Continue reading →

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Technology Has Improved the Homebuying Process

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Trevor Hammond

  Tuesday, January 27, 2015 – 13:09 NationalMortgageProfessional.com With interest rates still comparatively low and the 2015 homebuying season about to begin, many buyers are turning to technology to make the homebuying process easier. A poll commissioned by Discover Home … Continue reading →

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What A Year for Home Loan Rates!

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

As we close out 2014, home loan rates remain near historic lows. In fact, rates for fixed-rate mortgages are much lower now than they were a year ago! Combine these lower rates with rising house values, and we find ourselves … Continue reading →

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The Three Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

  In the complex world of residential mortgages, many mistakes are made by home buyers as they try to navigate and understand all of their options. The good news is that many of the mistakes are avoidable with some education … Continue reading →

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The Three Considerations for Making All Investment Decisions

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

The Three Considerations for Making All Investment Decisions   Over the past month we have been discussing the new location, location, location as it relates to your cash and cash flow. We have already broken down the different types of investing we … Continue reading →

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Should You Buy a New House Now or Wait?

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

This is a question we hear a lot these days as the New Year gets under way and families are looking ahead.  Watch this video to see the impact of waiting or preparing to buy now. The result might surprise … Continue reading →

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The BorrowSMART Strategy #2 – Managing Your Cash Flow (Over Time)

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

How might our managing your mortgage and liabilities help increase your assets over time?  Let’s look at how most families spend their hard earned money. Lifestyle Today vs. Lifestyle Tomorrow Looking at the picture to the right, representing the average … Continue reading →

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Stop Digging – The First Step to More Money in 2014

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

It is a New Year, and that also means there are new opportunities to make significant progress toward your goals!  But take this to heart:  famous investment guru and billionaire Warren Buffett once said that if you find yourself in … Continue reading →

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Take the Smart Perspective When Buying a House – A BorrowSMART Strategy

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Trevor Hammond

To be sure you make the smartest decisions when buying a new house, it is important that you go into the process with the right perspective.  We call this the “House vs. Home Perspective”.  At Aspire Mortgage Group, this is … Continue reading →

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Blind Spot #4: Lack of a Wealth Team

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Trevor Hammond

Who do you have in your life to help you make important money decisions every month or every year to help you build wealth for your future to enjoy more money less stress and more life? We need a solid … Continue reading →

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