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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

Should You Improve Your Home Before Selling Or Not?

March 6, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Selling your home is one of the most stressful things you’ll ever go through and one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. However, there’s a lot more to selling your home than just sticking a sign out in the front yard. Most likely, your home will need a little work before it is perfect.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Real Estate, Selling Your Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 5th, 2018

March 5, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included readings on new home sales, pending home sales and Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. Construction spending and consumer sentiment reports were also released, along with weekly readings on average mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Home Prices, Interest Rates

Can Your Waistline Be Affected By Your Kitchen Colors?

March 2, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Have you ever walked into your kitchen and instantly felt hungry?

Filed Under: Home Decorating Tagged With: Color, Kitchen, Paint

Should You Get Pre-Qualified Or Pre-Approved For Your New Home Purchase?

March 1, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Often times, home buyers can be disappointed when they find their dream home only to discover they are not able to get a mortgage to purchase the property. There are methods that potential buyers can use to ensure this does not happen to them.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Buyer, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

DIY Home Improvement: A Much Better Bedroom in Just a Few Hours

February 28, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Taking on the task of renovating your home can seem like an awful lot of work, but there are ways to do this that require a lot less energy and just a little bit of money. Whether you’re looking for an instant home revamp or are readying your home to sell, here are some ideas for how you can improve your bedroom in no time.

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

How To Successfully Use Your Down Payment to Achieve Your Home Buying Goals

February 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

When you are considering purchasing a home , understanding the lending guidelines regarding a down payment is important.

Here are a few key tips to consider:

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 26th, 2018

February 26, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting, a report on January sales of pre-owned homes and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

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

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