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The Tale of Two Legacies: Why Your “Paid Off” Home Might Be a Legal Nightmare for Your Family
In rural New Mexico, owning the land isn’t enough. If your home is still titled like a car, you aren’t leaving an asset; you’re leaving an expensive…
Jan 16
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Fred Richardson
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The Realtor’s Guide to Selling Stagnant Land Listings (Hint: Stop Selling the Dirt)
How to turn a 200-day-on-market lot into a quick sale by packaging it with the right financing.
Jan 15
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Fred Richardson
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December 2025
The system decided it was time
Why I missed last week
Dec 13, 2025
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Fred Richardson
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Why I Hate This Book (And Why You Need to Read It Immediately)
Most lenders want you confused. Steve Fingerman’s new book "How to Shop Like a Boss" makes you dangerous. Here is my review.
Dec 8, 2025
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Fred Richardson
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The Blueprint for Confidence: 5 Essential Books on Reverse Mortgages
Move from fear to clarity: The expert reading list you need to decide if a reverse mortgage is right for you.
Dec 7, 2025
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Fred Richardson
Mortgage Wisdom Weekly: The Rate Spike & The 10-Year Treasury Explained
The Friday Rate Stack shows red across the board. Plus, why a bond you’ve never bought dictates your mortgage payment.
Dec 5, 2025
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Fred Richardson
Wait, Did the Government Just Make it Easier to Buy a House? Let’s Fact-Check the FHA Rumors.
The official credit score rules haven't changed, but the reality of getting approved has. Here is the truth about "lender overlays" and why a 580 score…
Dec 3, 2025
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Fred Richardson
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The "Secret Menu" of Housing: How Overlooked Government Programs Can Get You into an Affordable Home
Most buyers are confused about FHA, VA, and USDA loans, and they completely ignore the one housing market where these programs shine the brightest. Here…
Dec 2, 2025
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Fred Richardson
Ditch the High-Interest Chattel Loan: How to Qualify for Federally Guaranteed Financing on a Manufactured Home
Learn how transforming your foundation unlocks the door to exchanging a personal property loan for a low-rate FHA, VA, or USDA mortgage—and the one book…
Dec 2, 2025
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Fred Richardson
The Grissim Buyer's Guide to Manufactured Homes & Land
Book Review
Dec 1, 2025
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Fred Richardson
November 2025
Reverse Mortgages for Women by Women
Book Review & Guide
Nov 30, 2025
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Fred Richardson
The Golden Handcuffs Solution
Why Refinancing in 2025 is a Mathematical Mistake (And What to Do Instead)
Nov 29, 2025
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Fred Richardson
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