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A Buyer’s Guide to Open Houses: What to Watch for When Finding Your Dream Home
A Buyer’s Guide to Open Houses: What to Watch for When Finding Your Dream Home

Welcome, homebuyers, to the thrilling and sometimes overwhelming world of open houses! Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned pro, these events are crucial for getting a feel for a potential new home. However, amidst the excitement, it’s essential to keep a keen eye out for details that could make or break your decision. […]

March 01, 2024
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Why Buying a Home Might Be Better Than Renting
Why Buying a Home Might Be Better Than Renting

When it comes to the age-old debate of renting versus buying a home, many financial experts and real estate professionals argue that buying can often be the superior choice. While renting offers flexibility and lower upfront costs, there are compelling reasons why buying a home might be the better long-term financial decision for many individuals […]

February 22, 2024
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Springing Into Service With Volunteer Week
Springing Into Service With Volunteer Week

As a community-focused residential lender, we pride ourselves in the strong relationships we’ve developed with our surrounding neighborhoods. Supporting these communities is a critical part of our identity, so in May, we launched Volunteer Week – an exciting new initiative to rally together in the spirit of giving back! During the week of May 15-19, […]

June 07, 2023
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Jodi White Joins the First Home Team as  Branch Manager of Our New Gainesville, VA Office
Jodi White Joins the First Home Team as Branch Manager of Our New Gainesville, VA Office

Spring is in full swing and First Home Mortgage continues to grow and thrive with the addition of our newest branch location, opening soon in Gainesville, Virginia! Of course, an office is just a building, and it takes a team to really make things happen. That’s why we’re excited to announce that industry veteran extraordinaire […]

May 15, 2023
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First Home Mortgage Welcomes Michael Parsons as Branch Manager of our New Gaithersburg, Maryland Branch
First Home Mortgage Welcomes Michael Parsons as Branch Manager of our New Gaithersburg, Maryland Branch

Big news – we’ve got a new branch, and just the person to lead it! We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new location in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and the appointment of Michael Parsons as its Branch Manager. Michael is more than your average mortgage professional – he’s also a natural leader who started […]

April 11, 2023
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First Home Mortgage Wins 2023 ICE Innovation Award!
First Home Mortgage Wins 2023 ICE Innovation Award!

First Home Mortgage is proud to announce our latest achievement as recipient of the 2023 ICE Innovation Award in the category of Best Application-to-Closed Loan Conversion Process!  The ICE Innovation Award “recognizes industry leaders who are pushing the envelope by creating extraordinary solutions with ICE Mortgage Technology to achieve their business goals.” Recipients of the […]

February 16, 2023
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The Federal Reserve Just Increased Target Rates – What It Means for You!
The Federal Reserve Just Increased Target Rates – What It Means for You!

The Federal Reserve has just shared their perspective on the economy – so how does it impact your homebuying process? Today the Fed increased their target rates by .50%. Importantly, this doesn’t mean that prevailing mortgage rates increased overnight! In fact, average mortgage rates have actually declined since the Fed’s last rate announcement in early […]

December 14, 2022
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Introducing First Home Advantage
Introducing First Home Advantage

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new First Home Advantage program! We couldn’t be more excited about this chance to provide exceptional service to first-time homebuyers — this new program is an opportunity to level the playing field for those who may have been overlooked in the past due to issues with their […]

November 10, 2022
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What Today’s Announcement from the Federal Reserve Means for You
What Today’s Announcement from the Federal Reserve Means for You

The Federal Reserve remains dedicated to reducing inflation. With inflation remaining higher than we’d all prefer, the Fed just increased rates by another .75% — but what does that mean for you? The Federal Reserve’s goal is to maximize employment and promote price stability in the economy. When unemployment rates are low and inflation is […]

November 02, 2022
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Don’t let the ghouls in through leaking windows this Halloween.
Don’t let the ghouls in through leaking windows this Halloween.

Are you looking to get your windows fixed or replaced before the winter? Before you do, let’s look behind the curtain and understand what type of sales tricks window salespeople will use.   The company charges a higher price, ensuring you are overwhelmed by the initial quote.    This can be a common trend across many different […]

October 31, 2022
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BREAKING NEWS: First Home Mortgage Offering New Conforming Loan Limits!
BREAKING NEWS: First Home Mortgage Offering New Conforming Loan Limits!

It’s no secret that home prices are increasing nationwide. There is good news, however, the amount you can borrow is increasing, too! Every year Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac evaluate the conforming loan limit, which can differ from county to county. In 2021, for example, the maximum conforming loan amount in most counties increased from […]

September 14, 2022
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