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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 20th, 2018

February 20, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s weeks economic releases included readings on the NAHB Housing Market Index, housing starts and building permits issued and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Homebuilder Confidence, Housing Starts, Interest Rates

Recently Inherited a Home That You Don’t Need? Here’s How to Get It Sold Without Too Much Stress

February 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Has a loved one or family member recently passed on and left you with their home? Inheriting a house can be a delightful gift, but it can also present a significant number of challenges that you must navigate. Let’s explore how to deal with an inherited house and, should you decide to, how to sell it without incurring too much stress.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips, Mortgage Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Tips, Selling a Home

Why Should One Consider Refinancing Their Mortgage Now?

February 16, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Refinancing a mortgage is a golden opportunity to lock in today’s low interest rate for the next 15 or 30 years.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage

4 Home Improvement Shortcuts That Can Lead to Disaster — and How to Avoid Them

February 15, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Are you starting to get the renovation itch? With spring on the way, you might be tempted to launch those home improvement projects that you contemplated over the winter. However, as with any project, you will want to get things right. Let’s take a look at four renovation shortcuts that can lead to disaster and the steps you can take to avoid them.

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

What You Need to Know About Mortgage Insurance

February 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Homeowners insurance and title insurance may not be the only kinds of insurance you need when you buy a home.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Insurance, Mortgage, premium

When Is the Right Time to Buy Your First Home? Use This Easy 4 Point Checklist

February 13, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Are you growing tired of renting? Or perhaps you’ve recently graduated from college and are looking to set down some roots? Whatever the case, buying your first home is an exciting prospect. Let’s take a look at a quick and easy four-point checklist that you can use to determine if you are ready to buy your first home.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

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

February 12, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Jerome “Jay” Powell was sworn in as Chair of the Federal Reserve amidst wild fluctuations in U.S. stock markets. Analysts attributed sliding stock prices to fears over inflation.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Fed Chair, Interest Rates, Market Update, Unemployment

Down Payments 101: Is It Worth It to Put More Than 20 Percent Down?

February 9, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking of buying a new home this spring or summer? If so, you’re not alone. Many thousands of individuals and families alike will become homeowners this year. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, you probably know there are significant choices to make. One of the big decisions you will have to ponder is how much you want to invest in your down payment.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

3 Reasons Why Buying an Investment Property Is the Best Way to Build Your Net Worth

February 8, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Whether you have recently graduated from college or are getting close to retirement, it’s likely that you have given some thought as to how you can grow your net worth. You might have invested in stocks, picked up a few bonds or have a 401(k) plan set up to help fund your retirement. But have you considered buying real estate as part of your portfolio?

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Real Estate Investing

Case-Shiller Home Price Growth Ticks Upward in November Reading

February 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Home prices increased in November, with national home prices up 0.70 percent month-to-month and 6.20 percent higher year-over year. Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index rose by 0.70 percent in the three-month period ending in November; nationally, home prices grew 6.20 percent year-over-year.

Filed Under: Home Values Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Prices, Home Values

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