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Read more about the article Fractional Ownership Helps Millennials Enter Real Estate Market

Fractional Ownership Helps Millennials Enter Real Estate Market

  • Post published:March 1, 2022
  • Reading time:20 mins read

In today's incredibly competitive real estate market, Millennials are finding a foothold in fractional ownership.

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Read more about the article Financial Help for First-Time Homeowners with Fixer-Uppers

Financial Help for First-Time Homeowners with Fixer-Uppers

  • Post published:January 24, 2022
  • Reading time:14 mins read

From FHA 203(k) Rehab Loans to Fannie Mae HomeStyle Loans, there are so many options to choose from when buying a fixer-upper in 2022. 

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Read more about the article San Francisco Bay Area transfer tax by city and county (updated for 2021)

San Francisco Bay Area transfer tax by city and county (updated for 2021)

  • Post published:April 17, 2021
  • Reading time:4 mins read

In another post, we discussed the closing costs a San Francisco Bay Area buyer must pay before title can transfer. In this post, we'll cover real estate transfer tax specifically.…

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Read more about the article The Long-Term Financial Benefits of Home Ownership

The Long-Term Financial Benefits of Home Ownership

  • Post published:April 8, 2021
  • Reading time:3 mins read

A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. (In case you missed it, today's housing market…

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Read more about the article What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

What Credit Score Do You Need for a Mortgage?

  • Post published:March 29, 2021
  • Reading time:13 mins read

According to data from the Origination Insight Report by Ellie Mae, the average FICO® score on closed loans was 753 in February 2021. (FYI, a “perfect” credit score is 850).…

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Read more about the article Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?
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Do You Have Enough Money Saved for a Down Payment?

  • Post published:March 27, 2021
  • Reading time:4 mins read

20% down payments aren't the standard anymore. You might not need as much money as you think! One of the biggest misconceptions for first-time homebuyers is how much you’ll need…

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Don’t Do These 4 Things After Applying for a Mortgage

  • Post published:February 8, 2021
  • Reading time:1 mins read

After you apply for your home loan, there are 4 things you absolutely should not do to make sure you can still qualify for the loan. DON'T apply for new…

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Read more about the article Preparing for your Home Journey: Loan Estimate

Preparing for your Home Journey: Loan Estimate

  • Post published:September 10, 2020
  • Reading time:4 mins read

At Torii, we try to make home buying as easy as possible by preparing you for every step of the process. In this blog series, we’re walking you through the…

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Read more about the article 7 First-time home buyer programs for the Boston area

7 First-time home buyer programs for the Boston area

  • Post published:March 30, 2020
  • Reading time:3 mins read

Buying your first house can be expensive - and daunting - but today we're breaking down some of the programs available in the Boston area for first-time home buyers. According…

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Read more about the article Buying A House in Cash? Don’t Forget About These Fees

Buying A House in Cash? Don’t Forget About These Fees

  • Post published:March 19, 2020
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Even if you have a suitcase full of cash to buy a house, you're subject to fees. Read on to find out what fees you'll still have to pay, even…

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