Homeowner Education

The latest news, tips, and tricks for homeowners

Rental Scam

A rental scam is a form of real estate fraud in which a criminal falsely advertises a property for rent or misrepresents their authority to

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Zero balance

In real estate and homeownership, zero balance means that a financial obligation tied to a house or property has been fully paid off, leaving no

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Special Assessment

A special assessment is a one-time or temporary charge imposed on property owners to pay for a specific expense or improvement that benefits a defined

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Soft Inquiry

A soft inquiry, also known as a soft credit check, is a review of a person’s credit report that does not affect the individual’s credit

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Hard Inquiry

A Hard Inquiry is a formal review of an individual’s credit report conducted by a lender or creditor when evaluating an application for new credit. This

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Full Recourse

Full Recourse is a loan arrangement in which the borrower is personally liable for repayment of the debt, even if the collateral securing the loan

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FICO Score

A FICO Score is a numerical representation of a consumer’s credit risk, used by lenders to evaluate the likelihood that an individual will repay borrowed

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Excellent Credit Score

An Excellent Credit Score is a high credit rating that reflects a strong history of responsible borrowing and repayment. It signals to lenders, landlords, and

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