Kelly Cuffe
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Mortgage Mentor: Here’s Where To Start if You’re Selling and Buying at the Same Time
04 August 2026
If you’re a homeowner getting ready to move, one question usually comes first: should you buy your next home before you sell, or sell your current house before you start looking? There’s no single right answer. The best call depends on your finances, your local market, and your timeline. And a trusted agent can help you weigh […]
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Mortgage Mentor: Let’s Talk Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
02 June 2025
Mortgage Mentor: Let’s Talk Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac This is a great time to review a little history of these two government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). Currently, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac support approximately 70% of the U.S. mortgage market, and there have been many recent headlines suggesting that the 2025 Trump administration may be pursuing […]
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Mortgage Mentor: Let’s Talk Mortgage Pre-Approval Letters!
21 April 2025
Let’s Talk Mortgage Pre-Approval Letters! Let’s be real – submitting an offer without a strong and well-documented Pre-Approval Letter is like trying to buy a house with Monopoly money. In today’s complex and fast-moving real estate market, it’s more important than ever for buyers to prove they’re serious and financially ready to buy. In the […]
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Hot Topic: Let’s Talk VA Loan Assumptions
28 January 2025
Hot Topic: Let’s Talk VA Assumptions For many military service members, veterans, and their families, a VA loan is a valuable benefit that makes homeownership more accessible. One unique feature to a VA loan is that in some instances, the loan can be assumed by another buyer, even if they are not eligible for VA […]
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How Much Equity Have You Gained?
17 January 2025
How Much Home Equity Have You Gained? The Answer Might Surprise You Have you ever stopped to think about how much wealth you’ve built up just from being a homeowner? As home values rise, so does your net worth. And, if you’ve been in your house for a few years (or longer), there’s a good […]
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