April 14, 2025 How to Evaluate a Mortgage Lender’s Trustworthiness When choosing a mortgage lender, trust is everything. In this video, we explain why online reviews are a powerful tool for evaluating a lender’s reputation and reliability. While the number of reviews can give you some insight, what really matters is what those reviews are…

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April 14, 2025 Choosing a realtor isn’t just about picking someone you like—it’s about hiring a professional who can guide you through one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. In this video, we break down what really matters when selecting a real estate agent, especially in today’s market where buyers may be responsible…

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April 7, 2025 If you watch mortgage rates on a regular basis, it’s sometimes hard to see when rate are down. It’s kind of like watching your kids grow….you don’t see their growth on a daily basis, but then one day you look at them and realize wow, they’re really getting big! So if you…

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April 1, 2025 📹 Video Summary: How Some Homeowners Build Wealth by Moving Every 2–3 Years Did you know that homeowners can take advantage of a capital gains tax exemption every two years? In this video, we explain how some savvy buyers are using this tax rule to build long-term generational wealth through real estate…

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April 1, 2025 In this video, we break down why a mortgage pre-approval is far more powerful than a basic pre-qualification letter, especially in a competitive housing market. If you’ve found your dream home, being fully pre-approved can make all the difference in getting your offer accepted. We’ll cover: The key differences between pre-qualification and…

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April 1, 2025 Video Summary: How Gifted Funds Can Help With Your Home Down Payment Did you know that family gifts can help you make a sizable down payment on a home? In this video, we discuss how gifted funds from family members like parents or grandparents can be used to cover a down payment…

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March 24, 2025 For clients of financial planners or retirees seeking greater financial flexibility, a reverse mortgage could be the solution. It can improve cash flow, preserve assets, and offer tax efficiency- key factors in building a strong retirement plan. What is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)? A HECM is a federally insured reverse…

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March 18, 2025 Why the Right Home Buying Questions Matter Buying a home is a huge financial step, but many buyers start with the wrong question: What are interest rates right now? While rates are important, they shouldn’t be the first thing on your mind when considering homeownership. In this conversation, Dustin Droen, your trusted…

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February 10, 2025 Expectations. The Kansas City Chiefs were the odds-on favorite to make history Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles by becoming the first team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowls. And then they didn’t. Whether rooting for the Chiefs or for the Eagles, almost everyone I talked with leading up to the…

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