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7 Excellent Ideas For Building An Eco-Friendly Home

March 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

In recent years, building an environmentally friendly home or updating an existing home to be more energy efficient has become much more mainstream. While building an entirely green residence isn’t always fiscally possible, simple eco-friendly building techniques and upgrades will ultimately lower your water and electricity bills.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Emissions, Energy Savings, Real Estate

The Four Best Questions To Ask Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

March 20, 2018 by Robby Oakes

When trying to decide what to do, compare the cost of refinancing with what it would cost you in additional interest to hold on to your existing loan. While the breakdown is different for every borrower, generally, you’ll need to keep your current house and loan for anywhere from three to six years to break even on the costs of refinancing.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 19th, 2018

March 19, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings From National Association of Home Builders, Commerce Department reports on housing starts and building permits issued Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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

Moving From An Apartment To A House? Here’s What You Need To Remember About Your Lease

March 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The major problem that the vast majority of buyers will run into – especially when purchasing their first home – has to do with a lease agreement that is still active with their apartment complex at the time of the purchase.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Landlord, Real Estate, Tenant

What Are The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Putting 20 Percent Down On A Home Purchase?

March 15, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Several generations ago, lenders required home buyers to have a 20 percent down payment in order to get a mortgage. While there were a few options out there for people who couldn’t save this substantial amount, the reality was that for the majority of people, the 20 percent down was a requirement.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Mortgage, Piggyback Loan

What Items Can Change My Mortgage Pre-Approval Status?

March 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

When you are purchasing a home, your lender may recommend you obtain a mortgage pre-approval before you find the home of your dreams. There are some benefits to being pre-approved before you find a home, but oftentimes, people confuse pre-qualifications with pre-approvals.

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

Can I Have A Co-Signer For My Mortgage Loan?

March 13, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Like credit cards or car loans, some mortgages allow borrowers to have co-signers on the loan with them, enhancing their application. However, a co-signer on a mortgage loan doesn’t have the same impact that it might on another loan. Furthermore, it poses serious drawbacks for the co-signer.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Co-Signer, Home Loan, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 12th, 2018

March 12, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included reports on Non-Farm Payrolls, ADP payrolls, 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, Mortgage Rates, Unemployment

Tired of Waiting for Summer? 3 DIY Projects That Will Keep You Busy Until the Weather Warms Up

March 9, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Do you find yourself staring out the window, longing for an early sunrise, hot days and late evenings? With spring just around the corner, it might feel like summer is a lifetime away. However, the good news is that you can be productive around the home while you wait for summer to arrive. Let’s take a quick look at three easy do-it-yourself projects that will keep you busy until the summer sun is shining.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

The Benefits of Using a Veterans (VA) Loan To Purchase Your Home

March 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

U.S. military veterans have opportunities to enjoy some richly-deserved benefits in other aspects of their lives, including some special options for financing their homes. VA loans may give active military personnel, retired veterans, and sometimes surviving family members of veterans the ability to purchase homes that might not prove available to them through more conventional mortgage loans.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Home Loan, VA, Veterans

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