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3 Reasons Why a 15-Year Contract May be Better
Most homeowners automatically think it has to take 30 years to pay for a house. That’s why many people are surprised to find out that [..]
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Don’t Leave Homeowners Insurance to Last Minute
When you obtain a mortgage to purchase a home, you have to buy homeowner’s insurance for it. Don’t leave that to the last minute, or [..]
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Make a Personal Dua List this Ramadan
Ramadan is the month of endless spiritual opportunities in so many ways—including the opportunity to make dua that Allah SWT promises to accept. The Prophet [..]
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Top Eight Apps for Making the Most of Ramadan
There’s a lot to manage this Ramadan, so we rounded up our favorite apps to help make the most of every night. Below are the [..]
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What does an underwriter do?
Get to know the role of an underwriter, what they do, and what to expect in the halal mortgage underwriting process.
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Plan ahead for simpler Ramadan meals
Less time at the stove. More time in salat. Ramadan is the month of fasting, not feasting. But if you’re like us, you probably find [..]
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Increase your Chance of Approval for Financing
Getting approved for home financing may be easier than you think, but you do have to be proactive, plan ahead, and set your expectations appropriately [..]
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Get kids excited about Ramadan’s lessons with a fun calendar
Countdown the days with your kids. Ramadan is almost here and you might be thinking of ways to get your kids excited. Consider making a [..]
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6 Tips for Saving Toward Your Down Payment
Saving for your down payment can be challenging, especially if you’re already on a tight budget like most of us are. But minor adjustments can [..]
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What is an Islamic mortgage?
At Guidance Residential, we sometimes get asked this question: “What is an Islamic mortgage?” The short answer is that while Islamic home financing might look [..]
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Multigenerational living: Grow old along with me
In a time when family ties are often weakened, many American Muslim homebuyers still want to stay close to family. Sometimes “close” can even mean [..]
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January can be the best month to buy a home
Sarah and Kareem* started looking for their first home one spring as they prepared to move to a part of the country with a competitive [..]
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