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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 17th, 2018

September 17, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on consumer credit, inflation and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

Mistakes Seasoned Home Buyers Often Make

September 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

It’s not uncommon today to move several times during adulthood, whether across town or across the country. Seasoned home buyers have been through the real estate process, often more than once. However, even if the home purchase has become routine, there are mistakes that can be avoided.

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

Real Estate Remains A Strong Wealth Management Investment

September 13, 2018 by Robby Oakes

A young long-haul trucker driver once took an elder’s advice and invested all of his money into real estate. Even though he was seldom at home to enjoy the fruits of his labor, he hired a property management company to handle the properties. The advice that stuck with the driver was simple. “They’re not making any more of it, land that is.”

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investments, Market Conditions, Real Estate

What To Ask About How Loan Application Data Is Kept Private

September 12, 2018 by Robby Oakes

After hackers breached Equifax and stole vital financial records of 145 million Americans, people have a right to be afraid of disclosing personal information. That’s why it’s imperative that lending institutions to do everything in their power to protect your privacy.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Privacy, Security

Want To Buy A Home? Here’s How You Can Save Your Own Down Payment

September 11, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Burdensome student loan debt and a penchant for purchasing new electronics by 20- and 30-somethings can make saving up for a down payment on a home seem impossible. But Millennials and other potential home buyers may be surprised to discover that previous generations had money-saving challenges of their own.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Down Payment, Real Estate, Save Money

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 10th, 2018

September 10, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending, along with public and private-sector jobs growth. The national unemployment rate, weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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

Creative Storage Tips When Downsizing Your Home

September 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Downsizing at any stage of life can offer multiple benefits. Less square footage may come with a smaller price tag and usually means less space to clean. However, when downsizing a home, there’s usually the question of what to do with everything. That’s when creative storage ideas become essential.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, organization, Real Estate

4 Things You Should Know About Conventional Mortgage Rates

September 6, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Securing the best conventional mortgage rate possible can pose a challenge for even veteran property buyers.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Home Loan, Mortgage

Does Private Mortgage Insurance Make Sense For You?

September 5, 2018 by Robby Oakes

If you are reading this article, it’s entirely possible that you are considering buying a home. It’s also likely that you are weighing certain financial options between a sizable down payment or taking on the expense of mortgage insurance.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Insurance, Mortgage, PMI

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 4th, 2018

September 4, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included readings from Case-Shiller on home prices, pending home sales and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

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