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Mortgage Tips: What Is A Mortgage Broker And How Does It Differ With A Loan Officer

Buying a home? You might have heard about mortgage brokers and you might have also heard about loan officers. But here's the thing, these two professional jobs are not the same - confusing, right?

Mortgage Tips: What Is A 15 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage, Advantages And Disadvantages

A 15 year fixed rate mortgage comes with its own set of advantages which is why there are also lots of borrowers who opt for this mortgage term. For starters, a 15 year fixed rate mortgage allows its home buyers to save thousands of dollars in interest, compared to a 30 year fixed rate mortgage. Not only that, homeowners are also able to finish the payment of their loan faster which means that they also build their home equity faster.

California Real Estate News: Eastridge Mall in San Jose Acquired by Pacific Retail Capital Partners and Silverpeak Real Estate Partners

The 1.4 million-square-foot Eastridge super-regional mall in San Jose was acquired by the partnership between Pacific Retail Capital Partners and Silverpeak Real Estate Partners for more than $200 million.