Is Homeowners’ Insurance Tax Deductible in 2018?

When we’re engaged with our clients during the home buying or refinancing process, a large part of our job is to educate our clients so they can make the best decision based on their unique situation. While we’re the mortgage experts, oftentimes we will get questions that don’t necessarily relate directly to mortgages, but rather…

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The Accunet Mortgage Show (2/25/18 Episode)

On this week’s Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show, owner Brian Wickert and David Wickert discuss how tight the home inventory is in Metro Milwaukee. In addition, the Wickerts discuss the condo markets, give the weekly rate round-up and more. Listen in to hear all the details from president and Chief Honesty Officer Brian Wickert along…

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The Accunet Mortgage Show (2/18/18 Episode)

On this week’s Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show, owner Brian Wickert and David Wickert discuss why mortgages rates have risen. In addition, the Wickerts discuss bridge loans, how Accunet keeps closing costs down, give the weekly rate round-up and more. Listen in to hear all the details from president and Chief Honesty Officer Brian Wickert…

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The Accunet Mortgage Show (2/11/18 Episode)

On this week’s Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show, millennial loan consultant David Wickert discusses writing the perfect offer to land your dream home in addition to giving the weekly rate round-up and more. Listen in to hear all the details from the team putting a roof over your head without the headaches – Accunet Mortgage.

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The Accunet Mortgage Show (2/4/18 Episode)

On this week’s Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show, owner Brian Wickert talks about where mortgage rates are currently at in addition to market projections, how inflation affects rates, the weekly rate round-up and more. Listen in to hear all the details from the team putting a roof over your head without the headaches – Accunet…

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The Real Impact of Tax Reform on Home Buying

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The dire “Chicken Little” warnings from economists, real estate and mortgage industry leaders that the new federal income tax rules will lead to falling home prices and fewer home buyers are, from where I sit at the front lines of real estate and mortgage lending, simply out of touch with reality. Here’s why:

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Accunet’s Top 5 Rules for Smart Borrowing

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Over the past 18 years, Accunet has seen its fair share of missteps and missed opportunities made by borrowers when purchasing or refinancing a home. Here’s what we think a prospective borrower would benefit from knowing before he or she decides how much to borrow and how fast to pay back the mortgage.

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APR: The Annual Percentage Rate & Your Mortgage

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Annual Percentage Rate, more commonly referred to as APR, is a term any homeowner or buyer is familiar with. You know, it’s that percentage always mentioned after the mortgage interest rate. But what exactly is APR, and what does it have to do with your home loan? The first thing to address is how APR…

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