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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.

Conventional Loans

Renovation Loan Options: FHA 203k and Fannie Mae HomeStyle Compared

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The FHA 203k and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans are perfect for rehabbing an existing home or for buying a home in need…

Homeowners

9 Economical Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home

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There are a lot of homeowners who would like to improve the overall value of their home, but they may not have a…

Real Estate

Why Your Veteran Home Buyer Should Get A VA Mortgage

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The VA mortgage has several advantages that are not available to other types of loans. These advantages can help…

FHA Mortgage

Pros and Cons of A Reverse Mortgage

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Explaining the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage to help people make a wise decision for their needs.

Homeowners

Top 8 Things New Homeowners Need

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With the right supplies and tools, moving into a new home can be a much easier task and make homeownership more…

Home Sellers

Why Luxury Home Pricing Is Critical When Listing For Sale

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Top reasons why pricing your luxury home is critical when listing for sale.

FHA Mortgage

FHA Underwriting Guidelines That Every Home Buyer Should Know

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The most important FHA underwriting guidelines home buyers should be aware of when considering their mortgage…

Home Buyers

6 Crucial Tips For First Time Home Buyers

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First time home buyers have a lot of things to consider when preparing for home ownership. Two things that are of…

Join The Real Estate Bloggers Group on Reddit

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With the growing popularity of the Reddit community and the closure of Google+, I would like to invite all my…

Homeowners

10 DIY Home Maintenance Tips

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When people are ready to purchase a home, lots of emphases is placed on the monthly payment and utilities that come…

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