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14 January 2014 | 9 replies
When you find the property you are interested in you can submit your Agreement of Sale and they will supply you with a Good Faith Estimate which you then can compare with others; and your shopping for a mortgage has begun.
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13 January 2014 | 4 replies
I would try to "shop local" as a regional bank or credit union is more likely to think out of the box than your big banks will.
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20 January 2014 | 6 replies
As Joe Gore said if you can show it now, close the deal.Then...Shop around for different lenders.
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11 February 2014 | 54 replies
Just shopping for advice, so thank you!
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28 January 2014 | 2 replies
Before you blow your credibility shopping your deal around you must be certain that it is truly a great deal.
25 June 2014 | 9 replies
Maybe I need to shop agents again???
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24 June 2014 | 11 replies
Sitting down and having a coffee or lunch to understand his goals is money well spent.
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26 June 2014 | 10 replies
Be patient, build good relationships, treat people to lunch or coffee, and keep growing.
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1 December 2015 | 51 replies
Okay I should not have had that last cup of coffee...
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10 July 2014 | 9 replies
Personally, I think it would be awesome to have a bunch of BP folks on a contact list, and if they sign on when you're not busy, just see if they want to talk shop.