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NAHB: Housing Market Index Flat in March

March 20, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Builder sentiment held steady in March as headwinds in housing markets affected homebuilder confidence, but National Association of Home Builders Chairman Greg Ugalde said that builders were looking forward to a “solid spring home-buying season.” Builder sentiment mirrored February’s index reading of 62; analysts expected an uptick to 63.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Conditions, Marketing Trends, NAHB

3 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Your First Home

March 19, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Hunting for your new home can be a confusing process. There are countless factors you need to take into account to ensure your new location fits your family’s lifestyle and preferences. In their excitement, first-time home buyers can easily overlook some essential points about their potential property.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: credit, Home Purchase, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 18th, 2019

March 18, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on retail sales, inflation and construction spending. New home sales Consumer sentiment readings were posted along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims.

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

5 Financial Terms Every Real Estate Investor Should Know

March 15, 2019 by Robby Oakes

The success of your real estate ventures depend on your ability to navigate the financial world. Learn these terms to make it easier to understand what’s going on with your real estate investments.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Amortization, Cash Flow, Real Estate

What Makes Up A PITI Mortgage Payment?

March 14, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many mortgage payments are made up of four parts, called PITI. PITI is an acronym that stands for principal, interest, tax, and insurance. It’s important to understand PITI because it is the real number you need to use in order to find out how much mortgage you can afford to pay each month.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Mortgage, PITI

6 Ways to Fight Foreclosure

March 13, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Sometimes, things don’t go as planned. Despite the best intentions, there are times when it’s impossible for homeowners to fulfill their mortgage obligations. When your misfortune turns into a foreclosure notice, these tips will help you control the situation and realize the best outcome.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Foreclosure, Mortgage, Refinance

Is Now a Good Time to Cash Out Your Home Equity?

March 12, 2019 by Robby Oakes

For many Americans, their home is their primary investment. The equity stored in your residence can be a source of available cash for home repairs, upgrades, or for financing the purchase of investment properties. However, few homeowners really understand the process that results in home equity.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, Refinance

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 11h, 2019

March 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on new home sales, construction spending, and housing starts. Data on building permits was released along with Labor Department reports on public and private-sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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

5 Options To Consider When Your Appraisal Comes In Low

March 8, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Yikes! You are already set on buying the home that you picked out and the appraisal comes back at a lower amount than the amount needed for the home loan to be approved. What do you do? After you calm down your significant-other and then take three deep breaths, here are some options to consider.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Appraisal, Home Buying, Mortgage

Sound Advice From Successful Home Sellers

March 7, 2019 by Robby Oakes

The real estate market and all the things involved in selling a home can seem complicated, and it can be very hard to know which tips to trust. While there’s plenty of great advice to go around from many knowledgeable sources, here are some of the best tips from home sellers who have made a successful sale.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Real Estate Market, Sales Tips

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