3 Must-Know Home Buying Tips

It may be January right now, but spring is right around the corner. And when the warmer weather reappears, more houses will be listed and potential buyers will flood the

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Buy A Home This Winter

Spring has historically been a very busy time in the housing market. Once the weather starts warming up, more homes pop up on the market and buyers come out in

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How the Economy Affects Your Mortgage Interest Rate

One of the most common questions we get asked is what factors into the mortgage interest rate we present clients. There are quite a few factors, some in the client’s

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The First Steps To Buying A Home

Many of our clients are right on the cusp of deciding to buy a home when they come to us. They’re interested in homeownership, but aren’t quite sure if they’re

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Exciting Housing Project in the Works for Papillion

You know the beautiful ambiance of our older, walkable neighborhoods like Dundee or Benson? Well, an Omaha developer wants to capture that feel and bring it to life in a

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How To Qualify For A Lower Mortgage Rate

When borrowers come in for a pre-approval, it isn’t uncommon for them to ask how they can qualify for a lower mortgage rate. The problem is, most have waited until

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Featured Neighborhood: Dundee

The Dundee neighborhood in Omaha is arguably one of the best-known neighborhoods in the city. It’s nestled in central Omaha between Leavenworth and Hamilton Streets, and Happy Hollow Boulevard and

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Hey, Realtors in Omaha – You’re Appreciated

Here at Mortgage Specialists, we truly value the realtors in Omaha that we’re able to work with on a day-to-day basis. We believe in their importance to the industry and

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The Nextdoor App is Shaking Things Up a Bit

Have you used the Nextdoor app? If you’re not on this fantastic neighborhood-centric social network, you should be! It’s a great hub for communities to come together, learn about one

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Why Do Most Mortgage Professionals Recommend 20% Down? That’s a Lot…

With so many loan options for low down payments popping up, why oh why would my mortgage professional tell me to put 20% down?! Firstly, have you heard of PMI?

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