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Luke Skar

Luke Skar is a 17+ year veteran to the mortgage industry. He strives to stay up to date with the latest changes and trends in mortgage lending as well as real estate. Through his blogs, websites and social media accounts, his goal is to help the community with as much factual knowledge as possible that helps all parties in real estate transactions.

Homeowners

Home Decorating Ideas on a Budget

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By focusing on the right steps and making sure to change the things that need to be refreshed or replaced, you…

USDA Mortgage

Pros and Cons of USDA Loans

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The United States Department of Agriculture, also called USDA, offers the mortgage commonly called the USDA home…

Real Estate

How Credit Cards Can Hurt Your Credit Score

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Take heed to the information in the following article and use it to help improve your overall credit file for a…

Real Estate

Top 10 Checklist for Moving Into Your New Apartment

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No apartment moving checklist will fit everyone’s needs, but we have worked extremely hard in trying to create one…

Tips and Advice

Getting a Mortgage with a New Job

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Understanding which career move is right, and which ones are considered risky, can help you as you consider a job…

Real Estate

12 Moving Mistakes You Should Avoid On Moving Day

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Whether you have moved multiple times or are a novice to the whole process, this article will provide some insights…

Home Sellers

Mistakes Home Sellers Make When Selling Their Home

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Top 12 mistakes home sellers make when selling their home including overpricing your home, ignoring your home's…

Home Buyers

How to Buy a Home as a First Time Home Buyer

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The following article covers the topic of buying a home as a first time home buyer and provides a detailed view of…

USDA Mortgage

USDA Loan Property Requirements

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USDA minimum property requirements cover the general condition of the home, both outside and inside. The…

Home Buyers

Why Buying the Worst House in the Best Neighborhood is Not Good Advice

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Lots of research, and basic math, have shown this theory to be an overall bad idea. Understanding why you should…

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