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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 29th, 2018

October 29, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on sales of new homes and pending home sales. A reading on consumer sentiment was also released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

Could Fed Interest Rate Hike Help Home Buyers?

October 26, 2018 by Robby Oakes

News of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates appears to have caused unnecessary panic among people poised to purchase a first home or a larger one for a growing family.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Market Conditions, Real Estate

3 Budgeting Tips to Help Make Your New Mortgage Payments Easier

October 25, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying a new home is an exciting time, but excitement can easily turn to stress if there isn’t enough money to pay the monthly mortgage bill. The added expense can take some time to get used to, but there are ways to make the payments easier, especially in those first few months when money is the tightest.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Affordability, Budget, Mortgage Payment

5 Reasons To Sell Your Home This Fall

October 24, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Though the real estate business never stops, most people associate its busy periods of the year with the spring and summer seasons. And while this is true to a large extent, those who think that selling a home in the fall is a bad decision are sorely mistaken.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Curb Appeal, Home Sales, Real Estate

NAHB: Builder Confidence in Housing Market Ticks Up in October

October 23, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Home builder confidence in national housing market conditions rose one index point for a reading of 68 in October. Readings over 50 indicate that most builders are confident about market conditions. Rolling three-month averages showed mixed results. The Northeastern region gained three points for an index reading of 57; the Midwestern region lost two index points with a reading of 57 and the Southern region posted a gain of one point with a reading of 70. The Western region held steady at 74.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Builder Confidence, Market Conditions, Market Trends

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 22nd, 2018

October 22, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on home builder confidence, sales of pre-owned homes and housing starts. The Commerce Department also issued a report on building permits issued; weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

Winterizing Your Yard: 3 Landscape Tips

October 19, 2018 by Robby Oakes

In some parts of the country, it has already started snowing! But, even if you live in an area with a moderate climate, your lawn and garden are about to take a “winter break.”

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Landscape, Real Estate, Winterize

Tech Jobs Driving House Flipping Projects

October 18, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Because the tech industry does not necessarily rely on interstate highways, commercial hubs or seaports, computer-oriented businesses are taking advantage of once vibrant manufacturing areas that have fallen on hard times. Property values in these areas seem to be trending behind some of the nation’s hotspots despite having many desirable community living aspects such as parks, walking trails, waterfronts, restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, House Flipping, Real Estate

4 Things You Should Know About Easements, Right Of Ways

October 17, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Robert Frost once wrote that “Good fences make good neighbors.” The poet was not referring to people bonding over the task of mending fences. Rather, defined boundaries are an important facet of neighborly relationships.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Easement, Land Dispute, Real Estate

What To Know About Specialty Mortgages

October 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Recent medical school graduates, saddled by high student loan debt, sometimes have a hard time qualifying for a first mortgage. Now, however, a growing number of lenders will consider future earnings potential of high earners in the medical profession as a way to offset high debt ratios. But specialty mortgages for young physicians aren’t the only unique loans available today.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing Options, Mortgage, Specialty Loans

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