by Marat Tsirelson | Dec 11, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Philadelphia, The Lending Group
In the real estate industry, the word escrow has several meanings. For example, the term might mean putting valuable real estate documents such as purchase agreements, title transfers or proof of earnest money deposits in an “escrow” account that is held...
by Marat Tsirelson | Dec 4, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Philadelphia, The Lending Group
Location is the most important factor in any real estate transaction, which is why buyers must take time to assess the location of a new home prior to making a purchase. Understanding the safety, crime rate, and the resale value of a neighborhood is imperative. Not...
by Marat Tsirelson | Nov 20, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Philadelphia, The Lending Group
Since 2011, the US housing market has rallied for a strong comeback. Home prices are on the rise: up 8% from 2016. The movement of inventory has similarly sped up with the average property selling a week faster than last year. As prices climb and supply dwindles, the...
by Marat Tsirelson | Sep 20, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Mortgage-backed Securities, Philadelphia, The Lending Group
Mortgages. Whether you’re a new homebuyer or 20 years in, this word likely inspires a sense of dread. The good news is, mortgages don’t have to be scary. In fact, they are quite simple if you just boil them down to their basic parts. Let’s start with the definition of...
by Marat Tsirelson | Sep 13, 2017 | Marat Tsirelson, Mortgage-backed Securities, Philadelphia, The Lending Group
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