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John Barker

Mortgage professional for over 18 years has helped hundereds of families achieve the American Dream!
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Income Tax Tip: Increase Your Mortgage Interest Deduction for 2012

Here is a simple tip to increase deductions for your 2012 income taxes which will reduce the amount you pay or increase your refund!

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Down Payment Assistance is NOT Dead

Buying a home has never been more affordable! Now, Illinois first-time homebuyers have a source for down payment assitance, too.

Why Do I Have 3 Different Credit Scores?

Why do you have 3 credit scores and why are they different? What can you do to increase your credit scores? Helpful information to understand and maximize your credit scores.

Introducing Oak Forest's Own 'Money Man'

Welcome to my first post to Oak Forest Patch. As an 18 year veteran of the mortgage business I am going to share mortgage and credit-related information with you.

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