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Tips For Home Buying In The Digital Age

May 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The digital age has changed the way buyers browse for and purchase goods and services, including real estate. While home buyers still can check out property listings via a print newspaper or by driving through desired neighborhoods in hopes of finding a “for sale” sign, digital sources offer more options and can make the home buying process easier.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Digital Age, Real Estate, Technology

5 Important Questions to Ask When Buying New Construction

May 15, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying a new home is exciting. Buying a brand new home can be even more so with the realization of being the first owner and possibly being able to choose your own layout and finishes. The prospect of owning new construction is definitely exciting, but it doesn’t come without its own set of questions.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer, New Construction, Questions

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 14th, 2018

May 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on consumer prices, consumer sentiment and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: CPI, Housing, Mortgage Rates

New Home Buyer? Don’t Make These 3 Common Mistakes!

May 11, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Looking for your new home can feel like a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time going through the home buying process. Sometimes, all of the choices may feel overwhelming. You want to make the best decision for yourself.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer, Pitfalls, Real Estate

How To Turn A Profit Flipping Land Into Residential Property

May 10, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Reality TV shows have inspired people to flip houses for profit. They make it look fun, easy and the type of business anyone with some capital can get into.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: House Flipping, Land Improvement, Real Estate

Ensuring A Stress-Less Closing

May 9, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is an exciting and exhilarating time. Between the time your offer is accepted, and when you finally have keys in hand and you are ready to step into your new home, it can be stressful. The escrow period, also known as the closing, can take the most easygoing home buyer to the brink of insanity.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Escrow, Mortgage, Stress Relief

Don’t Let a Renter Assume Your Mortgage Payment as a Landlord

May 8, 2018 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to a property that’s been financed with a mortgage, homeowners can experience the need or desire to live elsewhere from time to time. Renting may be considered as a way to recover some of their costs when they are not using their home.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Lender, Mortgage, Renting

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 7th, 2018

May 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included readings on inflation, construction spending and private and public- sector payrolls. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also posted.

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

Financing Your Solar Roof

May 4, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Going solar can make life sunnier for some homeowners. In addition to reducing energy dependence by “borrowing” energy directly from the sun, purchasers may also enjoy a 30 percent federal Solar Investment Tax Credit and other incentives, according to SEIA.

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

Understanding the Basic Interest Rates Difference Between Fixed and Variable

May 3, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Home loans are available in an assortment of lending packages, but the big difference that consumers need to pay attention to at a minimum is how the interest charge is calculated. Interest is the margin that represents the profit and risk offset for a lender financing a consumer’s home purchase.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Fixed, Interest Rates, Mortgage

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