Buying a home in Queens? You’re going to hear a lot  of new terms at closing—and two of the most confusing are Title Insurance  and Homeowners Insurance . Even though both are essential parts of a smooth purchase, they protect you from totally different  risks. Here’s the breakdown every first-time buyer should know. 👇 ✅ What Is Title Insurance? Title insurance protects you from past problems  with the property’s ownership—issues that happened before  you b

If you’re thinking about buying a home, understanding your credit score is key. Different loans have different requirements: FHA Loans:  580+ Conventional Loans:  620+ No Income Check / Jumbo Loans:  700+ The good news? There are actionable steps you can take to help your score climb ⬆️ and improve your chances of mortgage approval. 5 Ways to Grow Your Credit Score Cut Utilization Keep each credit card’s balance between 10–30% of your limit. Pay down balances b

If you’re wondering whether now is the right time to refinance your mortgage, you’re not alone. Many homeowners are exploring refi options to lower monthly payments, reduce interest costs, or tap into savings opportunities especially with tools like a CEMA refinance , which can significantly reduce upfront expenses for New York borrowers. ✅ When a Refinance Makes Sense If your current mortgage rate is higher , a refinance could lower both your monthly payment   and  

Before you start shopping for your dream home, it’s important to know exactly what you can afford. Understanding your numbers upfront means fewer surprises later and a smoother home-buying experience. Here’s a real example straight from our in-house affordability tools: 💰 Scenario 1: Sample Home Purchase • Home Price:  $600,000 • Down Payment:  $60,000 (10%) • Loan Amount:  $540,000 • Interest Rate:  6.19% • Term:  30 Years • Estimated Monthly Payment:   $4,228.83 That month

Another successful closing for the LJ Mortgage Team! Our client just secured their dream home in Franklin Square, NY , and we couldn’t be happier to be part of the journey. View Full Video at: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQMhtfWji-0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 💰 Property Sold Price:  $850,000 🛏️ 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms 📈 Interest Rate:  6.99% 💵 Closing Costs:  $36,313 (~4.27% of the sale price) Here’s how the numbers break down for this beauti

Success Story Spotlight! ✨ Even with just 5% down , our client a hardworking Staff Nurse   achieved her dream of becoming a homeowner in the Bronx!  🙌 Here’s how the numbers came together : 💰 Purchase Price:  $757,000 🏦 Down payment:  5% 📊 Credit Score:  740 👩‍⚕️ Occupation:  Staff Nurse 💵 Household Income:  $141,000 📉 Monthly Liabilities:  $451 📑 Property Taxes:  $5,372 🏠 Homeowners Insurance (HOI):  $1,936 💰 Closing Costs:  $29,000 (~3.83% of purchase price) 📈 In

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