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Budgeting for Homeownership in the New Year

APM Financial Fitness: December 2024

Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

How to Set Achievable Financial Goals

5 Holiday Home Staging Ideas

APM Elevate: November 2024

APM Financial Fitness: November 2024

APM Honors Our Veterans

The Biggest VA Home Loan Myths—BUSTED!

APM Elevate: October 2024

APM Financial Fitness: October 2024

STaR Loan Program: Home Loans for Public Servants

Mortgage Review: Take Advantage of Improving Interest Rates

8 Ways to Pay Off Debt

APM Elevate: September 2024

Access Your Home Equity with a Cash-Out Refinance

Hispanic Heritage Month: Spotlight on APM Team Members

Should I Refinance My Home to Pay Off High Interest Debt?

APM Financial Fitness: September 2024

Pros and Cons of a Debt Consolidation Mortgage Refinance

5 Things to Know About Buying Short-Term Rentals

8 Tips for Buying an Investment Property

7 Things to Know Before Cosigning for a Mortgage

APM Financial Fitness: August 2024

Is Buying a Home for a College Student a Good Investment?

APM Financial Fitness: July 2024

APM Elevate: July 2024

Homebuyer Hacks for Today’s Housing Market

It’s Time to Celebrate the Summer Olympics!

12 Fun and Budget-Friendly Summer Activities for the Whole Family

History and Proper Display of the American Flag

APM Elevate: June 2024

Down Payment Assistance: Differences Between Gift Funds, Grants, and Loans

Top 8 Benefits of Homeownership

APM Financial Fitness: June 2024

Home Renovations with the Best Return on Investment

Top 6 Ways to Build Wealth as a Real Estate Investor

APM Elevate: May 2024

APM Financial Fitness: May 2024

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

How to Build Wealth with Real Estate

APM Elevate: April 2024

APM Financial Fitness: April 2024

APM Elevate: March 2024

Don’t Miss These Top 5 Tax Breaks for Homeowners

APM Financial Fitness: March 2024

Who Qualifies as a First-Time Homebuyer?

8 Questions Homebuyers Should Ask About Mortgages

Down Payment Assistance Options For First-Time Homebuyers

Interest Rate Buydowns: Permanent vs. Temporary Buydowns

APM Elevate: February 2024

The Pros and Cons of Buying New Construction

6 Things to Know Before Building a Custom Home

APM Financial Fitness: February 2024

APM Spotlights Black History Month

Is Building a Home Right for You?

APM Elevate: January 2024

Protect Your Credit Score During the Home-Buying Process

What Is a Good Credit Score to Get a Mortgage Loan?

Buy a Home Now, Refinance Later at Reduced Fees

APM Elevate: December 2023

Unlocking Income: 5% Down Payment for Multi-Family Homes

12 Pet-Friendly Tips for a Safe, Festive Holiday Season

15 Ways to Make This Holiday Season Memorable Without Breaking Your Budget

APM Elevate: November 2023

8 Ways to Give Back as a Family This Holiday Season

Buy a Home with 1% Down Through APM’s 1% Home

6 Most Commonly Asked Questions About VA Loans

What You Need to Know About Qualifying for VA Jumbo Loans

Pros and Cons of Waiting to Buy a Home

Low Down Payment Options for Homebuyers

APM Elevate: September 2023

The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home

APM Elevate: August 2023

7 Red Flags to Look for When Buying a Home

How to Qualify for a Second Home Loan

APM Elevate: July 2023

Second Home vs. Investment Property: What’s the Difference?

Creative Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July

How to Plan Your Summer Road Trip

How to Build Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

May: APM Elevate Newsletter

5 Homebuying Myths and Common Misconceptions

April: APM Elevate Newsletter

How Does a Home Equity Line of Credit Work?

The Most Common First Time Homebuyer Mistakes

7 Tips for First Time Homebuyers

January: APM Elevate Newsletter

What to Do if Your Home Is Flooded or Destroyed by a Hurricane

6 Ways to Beat Inflation by Buying a Home

Understanding a 3-2-1 Interest Rate Buydown

Setting Financial Resolutions for the New Year

December: APM Elevate Newsletter

This Is How Interest Rate Buydowns Benefit Home Sellers

The Best Holiday Dessert Recipes from the APM Family

November: APM Elevate Newsletter

How to Pull Off the Ultimate Thanksgiving Day Feast

5 Things Home Buyers Can Be Grateful For in This Market

APM Celebrates Military Family Appreciation Month

October: APM Elevate Newsletter

How to Qualify for First Time Home Buyer Programs

How To Estimate Your Closing Costs When Buying A Home

21 Creative Ways to Save for a Down Payment

Closing Costs: Mortgage Points Explained

September: APM Elevate Newsletter

APM Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

A Guide to Seller Concessions

Employment History & Job Changes During the Mortgage Process

Buying a House: Today’s Down Payment Requirements and Options

August: APM Elevate Newsletter

How to Win Against Cash Offers in Today’s Housing Market

What is a Temporary Buydown?

Top Mortgage Questions for Today’s Market

20 Things to Do on a Hot Summer Day

The Homebuying Process in 7 Easy Steps

July: APM Elevate Newsletter

The Value of a Loan Officer

5 Benefits of Investing in Condos for First Time Home Buyers

Ready to Go: 30-Day Moving Checklist

Do You Know the House Rules???

June: APM Elevate Newsletter

Homebuyers: The Pros and Cons of Investing in Condos

Apply for a Mortgage: A Complete Checklist

Loan Programs and Mortgages for Different Property Types

Start the Homebuying Process with a Mortgage Preapproval

Mortgage Loan Programs for Nontraditional Borrowers

Mortgage Education: What Is PMI?

Top 8 Benefits of Using a Realtor to Sell Your House

The Dos and Don'ts of the Mortgage Process

6 Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent

Buyers and Sellers: How to Hire a Real Estate Agent

The Value of a Realtor When Buying or Selling

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Rate Buydowns

Mortgage Interest Rates: Float vs. Lock Strategies

APM Honors Women’s History Month

Factors That Influence Mortgage Interest Rates

5 Benefits of Non-Conforming Loans

Construction Home Loans: Breaking Down the Loan Process

What to Expect When Getting a Construction Home Loan

3 Ways to Get Creative when Paying Closing Costs

How to Get a Home Loan with No Credit

How Your Credit Score Is Calculated

What to Do if Your Home is Burned or Destroyed by Wildfires

How to Set Effective New Year's Resolutions

APM Gives Back with Annual Employee Giving Challenge

5 Ways to Use Your Home Equity

Understanding Home Equity

APM Appetizers & Sides to Fill Your Holiday Table

Deck the Halls with SAFE Online Holiday Shopping—Don’t Be a Victim!

The Benefits of Gratitude

Understanding When You Need a Jumbo Loan

What Is a Conventional Loan?

What Is an FHA Loan?

American Pacific Mortgage Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Best Places for Leaf-Peeping—No Matter Where You Live!

The Do's and Don'ts of the Mortgage Process

How to Safely Apply for a Mortgage Online

Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Renting

Real Estate Investing to Build Long-Term Wealth

Is 2021 a Good Time to Buy a Home?

What to Expect in Your First Year as a Homeowner

10 Ways to Win a Bidding War on a House

What You Need to Know about Sales Price vs. Appraised Value

Fun Facts About Independence Day!

Buy A House with No Down Payment

Have You Thought About Down Payment Assistance in Your State?

3 Things You Can Do to Prepare to Buy a House

How APM Helps Buyers Stand Out in a Competitive Market

Get Your Offer Accepted with APM’s Keys on Time™ Program

Top 10 Things to Do Outside with Kids This Spring

Planning Ahead for Self-Employed Mortgage Requirements

What You Need to Know About Getting a Mortgage When Self-Employed

Here’s How Your Job Affects Your Mortgage

Home Renovations That Help Maximize Your Living Space

4 Reasons to Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

The Benefits of Multigenerational Living

How APMCares Gave Back in 2020

The Value of Using a Licensed Real Estate Agent

Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification: What’s the Difference?

How Making Extra Mortgage Payments Can Benefit You

5 Ways to Manage Debt Effectively

Planning to Buy a House in the New Year

Setting Financial Goals for the New Year

There’s Still Much to Appreciate this Holiday Season

Surprising Factors that Influence Mortgage Interest Rates

Building New Traditions

Understanding VA Home Loan Benefits and Who Qualifies for Them

How Your Military Service Can Help You Qualify for Affordable VA Loans

Buying a Second Home with Family

Celebrating Halloween During a World Pandemic

Everything You Need To Know About Mortgage Loan Servicing

9 Home Offer Tips to Get Your Dream Home Under Contract

Balancing Work and School in the Home

7 Reasons to Refinance with These Low Rates

Front-Line Workers: We’ve got a Mortgage Discount for YOU!

What to Do if Your Home is Burned or Destroyed by Wildfires

Pre-Approval Can Add Certainty to the Homebuying Process in 2020

Top 5 Benefits to Using a Realtor When Selling Your Home

4 Things To Look For When Choosing Your New Neighborhood

7 Things To Consider When Buying & Selling a Home Simultaneously

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