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Fix and Flip: Forget What You See on Television

June 13, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The drama of home and garden TV shows may be fun to watch, but no matter what you think, reality shows are not at all like real life. If you think it’s easy to buy a house that needs updating and turn it quickly for substantial profit, you might want to think again.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Fixer-Upper, Home Improvement, Real Estate

Buying A Foreclosure: 5 Things To Know

June 12, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying a property out of foreclosure can be a very smart move, financially. But it can also be complicated, expensive, and stressful.

Filed Under: Foreclosure Tagged With: Foreclosure, Property Inspection, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 11th, 2018

June 11, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included analyst assertions that U.S. housing markets are overvalued in over 50 percent of markets. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

Long-Distance House Hunting Tips

June 8, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Hunting for a house is stressful enough even if you are moving to another part of town. However, when you are searching for a house from afar, it can make the task of finding the right home for your needs seem almost impossible.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: New Home, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

What To Know When Looking At Active Adult Communities

June 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

For many Americans, retirement age is fast approaching or already here: Baby Boomers account for nearly 75 million individuals in the United States.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Active Adult, Home Buyer, Location

What You Need To Know About Short Sales

June 6, 2018 by Robby Oakes

On the surface, a short sale seems like the perfect deal. However, before you take the plunge, you need to understand how this type of home purchase works.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Pre-Approval, Short Sale

Pros And Cons Of Buying A Foreclosure

June 5, 2018 by Robby Oakes

When a homeowner stops making regular mortgage payments, the bank can foreclose on the property. This means that the bank takes possession of the property in an attempt to recover the debt the homeowner owes. In some cases, the bank may try to recover this debt by selling the property at auction. In other cases, the bank will simply list the foreclosed home for sale.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Foreclosure, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

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

June 4, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on Case-Shiller home prices, pending home sales and construction spending. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released, along with monthly labor-related reports on job creation and the national unemployment rate.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Reports, Interest Rates

How To Qualify For An FHA Loan

June 1, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Borrowers who cannot qualify for a conventional mortgage are often able to obtain an FHA loan. However, to secure this type of loan, you must still meet certain requirements.

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

Understanding Your Debt To Income Ratio

May 31, 2018 by Robby Oakes

When you are filling out a mortgage application, the lender will be asking you for specific financial information. One of the reasons they ask for this information is to enable the underwriter to calculate your debt to income ratio.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: debt, Loan Qualification, Mortgage

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