Why Americans Relocate To Louisiana To Buy a House
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Why Americans Relocate To Louisiana To Buy a House

This blog is about why Americans relocate to Louisiana to buy a house. We will discuss the benefits of buying a home in New Orleans and why so many Americans from other states are flocking to New Orleans to call it their final home.  We will cover why many Americans from out of state migrate…

Buying a Home in Florida
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Buying a Home in Florida For First-Time Homebuyers

This article will discuss buying a home in Florida and knowing the area. According to the Independent Journal and the Florida Realtor Association, Florida is one of the top three states people are moving to. Florida Home Purchase is again set to be a Real Estate Hot-Spot for 2023. The local Florida Realtors gathered again…

Buying Spec Home
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Buying Spec Home From Builders Versus Building a New Home

This guide covers buying spec home by builders versus building new home. Buying Spec Home by home builders can offer many benefits for home buyers. Spec homes are new-construction homes that have already been built and are furnished. John Strange of Gustan Cho Associates defines a spec home, also called a builder’s model home, as…

Breaking Into The Mortgage Industry

Breaking Into The Mortgage Industry as a Loan Officer

Have you ever considered breaking into the mortgage industry as a licensed loan officer? Have you ever considered a job as a licensed loan officer, loan officer assistant, mortgage processor, or underwriter? Or, maybe you are in a career you don’t like and would like to find something more fulfilling. Unfortunately, many people accept that…

Reasons Homebuyers Move To Alabama
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Reasons Homebuyers Move To Alabama

This guide will cover reasons homebuyers move to Alabama from other states. The population of Birmingham is expected to grow by 1.5 percent annually over the next five years, while the number of households is projected to increase by 2.0 percent annually. This population growth will help drive demand not for renters becoming first-time homebuyers…

Recent Trends and Issues in Mortgage Regulations
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Recent Trends And Issues In Mortgage Regulations

This guide will cover the recent trends and issues in mortgage regulations for homebuyers and homeowners. We now have an update on recent trends and issues in mortgage regulations. Recent Trends And Issues In Mortgage Regulations for RESPA and HUD are ongoing. The implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to be the enforcement agency of…

Best Neighborhoods With Water Features in Phoenix
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Best Neighborhoods With Water Features in Phoenix

This guide will cover the best neighborhoods with water features in Phoenix to buy a house. We will discuss the top subdivisions in the Phoenix area with stunning water features. Are you on the hunt for a new home in Phoenix, Arizona? Do you have a love for tranquil water features and serene surroundings? Then…

Being Prepared For Hurricanes
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Being Prepared For Hurricanes in Florida

In this guide, we will cover being prepared for hurricanes in Florida. Homeowners and renters in Florida’s biggest fear is the devastation hurricanes can cause. We are ensuring Safety and Security. Hurricane season has just started! Living in Florida means being mindful of the potential impact of hurricanes, which are a recurring natural phenomenon. The…

Real Estate And Mortgage Market Forecast

Real Estate and Mortgage Market Forecast For 2023

In this guide on Gustan Cho Associates, we will keep our viewers updated on the recent real estate and mortgage market forecast that may affect you. The stock market has shown a Wild Roller coaster ride in the last couple of weeks, especially for the week of June 2022. Many experts are asked whether mortgage…

Oceanfront Homes in Puerto Rico
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Investing in Oceanfront Homes in Puerto Rico

In this guide, we will cover oceanfront homes in Puerto Rico. Imagine waking up to the gentle sound of waves crashing against the shore, feeling the ocean breeze on your skin, and witnessing panoramic views of the sparkling blue waters daily. This is the allure of oceanfront homes in Puerto Rico, where owning a dream…

Closing More Real Estate Deals
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Closing More Real Estate Deals in Shifting Market

This guide will cover closing more real estate deals in shifting markets. We will discuss how to be still a top-producing realtor and loan officer in a market where rates are skyrocketing, and inflation numbers are out of control. Dino Hasapis is a top-producing real estate agent at Compass Real Estate in Chicago. Dino advises…

Hard Money Lending Chicago
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Hard Money Lending Chicago For Commercial Real Estate

This blog will cover hard money lending Chicago guidelines for real estate investors. Investors have a preference for where they like to invest their money. This includes lenders of hard money lending Chicago.  Gustan Cho Associates are mortgage lenders licensed in 48 states,  including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Not Yet…

Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate
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How Realtors use Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate

Artificial Intelligence in real estate sales is a game changer in the housing industry. More and more realtors are using artificial intelligence in real estate. AI-Enabled Technology Is driving not just real estate sales, but all sectors in the real estate industry. The local real estate industry constantly evolves, and technology has significantly changed how…

Real Estate Closing
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What To Expect in The Real Estate Closing Process

This guide will cover the frequently asked question on real estate closing. Does the real estate closing costs process different vary from state to state? We will first start discussing real estate closing and how the real estate closing process work on home purchase and refinance transactions. We will then dive into real estate closing…

Real Estate Referral Agent
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Real Estate Referral Agent For Homebuyers

This guide will cover the preferred real estate referral agent network at Gustan Cho Associates. Are you investigating buying or selling a property but feeling overwhelmed by the process? Or you may require financial assistance but need to know where to turn for reliable lending options. Working with a preferred real estate referral agent can…

Homebuying and Mortgage Process

Homebuying and Mortgage Process in a Sellers Market

The homebuying and mortgage process in a seller market with historically high rates and soaring inflation can be challenging. The aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic is making the homebuyer and mortgage process more difficult than it used to be. Dale Elenteny of Gustan Cho Associates said the coronavirus outbreak had changed the mortgage industry. Never…

Commercial Mortgage Loans
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Guide To Commercial Mortgage Loans

This guide will cover commercial mortgage loans. We will discuss the various options for investors on commercial mortgage loans and specialty business financing programs. It is highly recommended commercial real estate investors research the financing options of various lenders on commercial mortgage loans. We will cover the best resource information websites for financing commercial real…

Borrower Review of Gustan Cho Associates
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Borrower Review of Gustan Cho Associates

In this article, we will discuss and cover the borrower review of Gustan Cho Associates. Just this past June 2, 2023, I received a frantic call from a home buyer who was extremely disturbed. This was because she learned from multiple mortgage lenders in her community that she could not qualify for a conventional loan…

Boise Idaho Housing Market
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Boise Idaho Housing Market Forecast For 2023

This guide will cover the Boise Idaho housing market forecast for 2023. Welcome to the Boise Idaho housing Market update! You’ve come to the right place if you want a piece of Boise, Idaho. Many areas just outside of downtown offer more reasonable prices while still providing easy access to all that this vibrant city…

Types Of Commercial Lending
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Types of Commercial Lending For Real Estate Investors

In this guide on types of commercial lending, we will cover the various commercial loans available at Gustan Cho Associates for real estate investors. Commercial Lending is different and separate from residential lending. There are many types of Commercial Lending, just like there are various types of Residential Lending. Residential Lending Commercial Lending Many borrowers…