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UMCA – Today’s Mortgage Rates – 800-230-0168

  • September 7, 2026
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800.230.0168 Company805.530.1199 Direct Line to CEO Today’s Featured Rates & Programs Updated: Monday, September 7, 2026Broker/Discount Fee: 0.000%–1.000%Lock Period: 30 DaysBase Loan Example: $832,750Assumed Down Payment: 20% (Excludes FHA & VA)Representative Credit Profile: Excellent (740+), Good (700–739), Fair (680–699) Conforming Fixed-Rate Loans(Loan Amounts up to $832,750) Loan Term Interest Rate APR 30-Year Fixed 6.500% 6.722%

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Your Real Estate Life – Radio Program Saturday at 9:00 am and frequent Sunday’s at 6:30 am

  • September 7, 2026
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 September 12th and 13th Weekend Smarter Home Financing: An Education on Mortgages for Peace of Mind Does Your Lender HaveYour Best Interest in Mind? If not, it’s time for a change. Join Host Michael Harris of United Mortgage Corporation of America to explore whether current market conditions represent opportunity or uncertainty as mortgage rates respond

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How Moving After Divorce Can Help You Build a Stable, Growing New Life

  • September 7, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For divorced individuals relocating after divorce, the move can feel like two upheavals stacked together: the emotional challenges post-divorce and the practical aspects of moving that don’t pause for grief, anger, or plain exhaustion. Every box can carry a memory, and every decision, what to keep, where to live, how to set up

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How Moving in Midlife Can Transform Your Life and Guide Your Next Steps

  • September 7, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For empty nesters staring at quiet bedrooms and professionals weighing a career change in midlife, a midlife transition can make home feel more like a reminder than a refuge. The emotional impact of moving is real, and the relocation challenges, leaving routines, sorting decades of belongings, and choosing a place that fits who

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How to Manage a Stress-Free Career Move with Kids and Pets

  • September 7, 2026
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Jim McKinley money@moneywithjim.org For first-time homebuyers and early-stage property investors planning a career-related relocation with kids and pets, a professional family relocation can feel like too many moving parts at once. The core tension is real: career move logistics collide with school decisions, pet care, partner schedules, and housing costs that can shift fast, turning

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Smart Repairs to Boost Your Home Sale Without Breaking the Bank

  • September 7, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For first-time home sellers and busy homeowners trying to list between work, family, and moving plans, home repairs before selling can feel like a trap. The core tension is simple: pre-listing upgrades can help a sale, but guessing wrong can burn cash, delay the timeline, and still leave real estate selling challenges on

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How Moving in Midlife Can Transform Your Life and Guide Your Next Steps

  • September 7, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For empty nesters staring at quiet bedrooms and professionals weighing a career change in midlife, a midlife transition can make home feel more like a reminder than a refuge. The emotional impact of moving is real, and the relocation challenges, leaving routines, sorting decades of belongings, and choosing a place that fits who

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How to Manage a Stress-Free Career Move with Kids and Pets

  • September 7, 2026
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Jim McKinley money@moneywithjim.org For first-time homebuyers and early-stage property investors planning a career-related relocation with kids and pets, a professional family relocation can feel like too many moving parts at once. The core tension is real: career move logistics collide with school decisions, pet care, partner schedules, and housing costs that can shift fast, turning

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How Moving After Divorce Can Help You Build a Stable, Growing New Life

  • September 7, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For divorced individuals relocating after divorce, the move can feel like two upheavals stacked together: the emotional challenges post-divorce and the practical aspects of moving that don’t pause for grief, anger, or plain exhaustion. Every box can carry a memory, and every decision, what to keep, where to live, how to set up

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Smart Repairs to Boost Your Home Sale Without Breaking the Bank

  • September 7, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For first-time home sellers and busy homeowners trying to list between work, family, and moving plans, home repairs before selling can feel like a trap. The core tension is simple: pre-listing upgrades can help a sale, but guessing wrong can burn cash, delay the timeline, and still leave real estate selling challenges on

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Why Giving Up on Homeownership May Be Costing More Than You Think

  • August 24, 2026
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Michael Harris / unitedforloans.com I speak with Americans every day who believe homeownership is no longer realistic for them. High rates, rising prices, and discouraging headlines have caused many to quietly step away from the goal altogether. While that feeling is understandable, walking away from homeownership entirely can have long-term consequences that most people don’t

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A Smart Guide to Starting Fresh in a New City with Confidence

  • August 18, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net For beginner movers relocating to a new state for the first time, the excitement of a fresh start can sit right beside a tight, uneasy knot in the stomach. Starting over in a new city asks for big decisions all at once, money, home, work, and the small daily routines that make life

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A Practical Guide to Managing Money and Mortgages for Newlywed Couples

  • June 1, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net Newlywed couples stepping into homeownership often discover that married life money concerns show up fast: mismatched spending habits, uneven credit histories, student loans, and big decisions about housing costs. These financial challenges in marriage can feel personal even when they’re really logistical, and that tension makes simple conversations harder than they need to

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Budget-Friendly Home Buying and Moving Tips for Parents

  • April 12, 2026
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Suzie Wilsonwww.happierhome.net Buying a home while raising kids is exciting, but the costs can feel overwhelming. Down payments, closing costs, moving trucks, and new school supplies all compete for the same budget. With smart planning, parents can find a family-friendly home and move in without burning through their savings. Budget-friendly home buying for parents means

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Smart Ways to Refresh an Investment Property for Higher Returns

  • January 26, 2026
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Jim McKinley / moneywithjim.org Image: Freepik An investment property is a financial asset, but it’s also a lived-in space, and that dual identity shapes every upgrade decision an owner makes. When rents plateau or resale value feels capped, the problem is rarely about size or location alone—it’s about perceived care, comfort, and efficiency. The solution

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Moving Closer to Family: How to Stay Connected Without Sacrificing Your Independence

  • January 5, 2026
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Image via Pexels Suzie Wilsonsuzie@happierhome.net It’s one of life’s great balancing acts: moving closer to the people you love while preserving your independence, personal identity, and forward momentum. Whether you’re relocating across town or across the country, proximity to family brings warmth, convenience, and (sometimes) chaos. The goal is not just to move closer — but to move wisely.

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