Interested in saving some space in your home but not exactly sure how? Good news: Today, we're here to help. Up next, learn about five DIY storage ideas that can go a long way toward eliminating clutter in your house.1) Hang pots and pansIf you're tired of trying to shove...
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What are Some Down Payment Assistance Programs for Mortgages?
Several months ago, we shared about some low-down-payment loans that can save you a lot of money upfront on a home purchase. Great as they are, these low or zero down payment mortgage programs aren't your only hope for being able to afford a house. Also available to many buyers...
What is Your Mortgage Escrow?
In all likelihood, you've heard the term "mortgage escrow." But what is it, and, more importantly, how does it affect you? When you go to buy your first home, you will undoubtedly become highly acquainted with the concept of a mortgage escrow. But if you're just thinking about buying a...
How to Build Floating Shelves in DIY-Style
In the mood to tackle a fun, fairly inexpensive DIY project this weekend? If so, we recommend building one or more floating shelves for your home. Up next, get acquainted with floating shelves and find out how to build floating shelves in your spare time. What are floating shelves? Hence...
USDA Loan Requirements in NC and SC
Of all the home loan programs available through Fairway of the Carolinas, one stands out above the rest for its flexible requirements. Want to know which it is? Yeah, we thought so. It's the ever-popular, government-backed USDA loan, which is available to homebuyers in various places throughout the country. These...
The Shapiro Team Named One of Charlotte’s Best Mortgage Brokers for 2021
The Shapiro Team, led by Fairway of the Carolinas senior mortgage planner Lisa Marie Shapiro, has received a major accolade. And the same is true for Fairway of the Carolinas as a whole. Expertise.com recently named both Fairway of the Carolinas and The Shapiro Team, specifically, among the 29 best...