Tim Lucas

Tim Lucas spent 11 years in the mortgage industry before joining Full Beaker to head up its mortgage websites. He's helped thousands of families buy and refinance real estate at banks and mortgage companies, and now continues that mission at ThisIsMortgage.com. Tim has been featured in national publications such as Time, U.S. News and World Report, MSN, Scotsman Guide, and more.


Articles by Tim Lucas


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The Home Selling Process: What to Expect Start to Finish

Posted on: August 20, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, Realtor© and military Veteran First, what’s next for you? Why do you want to sell your wonderful home?  This home has sentimental value for you, are you sure […]


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The Home Buying Process: What to Expect Start to Finish

Posted on: August 15, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, Realtor© and military Veteran Congratulations, you have decided to join the ranks of homeowners – this is a great thing! There’s much to be done to help […]


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VA Cash-out Refinance Loans more Popular as Home Equity Increases

Posted on: August 5, 2014

Homeowners usually consider refinancing when they want a lower rate and mortgage payment. But there’s a reason to refinance that is gaining in popularity by the day: to get cash-in-hand. […]


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VA Home Loans: 3 Reasons it is still a Good Time to Buy a Home with a VA Loan

Posted on: July 28, 2014

The question is as old as home buying itself: Is it a good time to buy a home? It is natural for home shoppers to wonder if homeownership is the […]


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Easy Access to Lower VA Loan Rates

Posted on: July 25, 2014

Thousands of veterans per year use the VA home loan program to buy because it requires no down payment, no mortgage insurance, and lower upfront costs. But a VA home loan […]


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Build your Real Estate Portfolio with Investment Property

Posted on: July 21, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, Jr., Realtor® and US Army Veteran The practice of buying Real Estate as an investment is just as important and necessary now as it ever was. Taking […]


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How to Buy Foreclosures, Short Sales, HUD Homes

Posted on: July 11, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, U.S. military veteran and Realtor® Every homebuyer wants a “good deal.”  Hence the attraction when the subject of buying foreclosed homes comes up.  Foreclosures are certainly not […]


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70 Years of VA Home Loans and Going Strong

Posted on: July 2, 2014

In 1944 the United States government established a unique program that allowed returning World War II veterans to buy homes and set down roots. Seventy years later, over 20 million […]


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Use Market Statistics to Make a Better Home Buying Decision

Posted on: June 29, 2014

by Ed Kunkel, U.S. military veteran and Realtor® It’s an exciting time to get your pre-approval with your lender and start the journey of actively seeking homes.  But, before you […]


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VA Loan Rates Today

Posted on: June 25, 2014

Today’s VA loan rates are, in a word, low. Considering that mortgage interest rates were hovering around 8% in the early 2000s, today’s rates are rock-bottom. Check today’s VA rates […]