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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

3 Great Homebuying Tools Millenials Have Available to Them Right Now

February 23, 2018 by Robby Oakes

The economy seems to be heating up rapidly, but home loan interest rates are still at historically low levels. Real estate values have climbed a bit across the country, but low interest rates and affordable prices makes for an excellent opportunity for new homeowners to get into their first home before it rates and prices rise higher.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Ownership, Millennials, Mortgage

3 Tips To Consider When Buying A Home With An FHA Mortgage

February 22, 2018 by Robby Oakes

FHA loans are becoming increasingly popular these days as potential homeowners may not able to qualify for mortgages from traditional lenders. The FHA insures some higher-risk loans, in turn allowing borrowers with low down payments and less than perfect credit to purchase homes and bolster the housing market.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: FHA Loans, Mortgages

Questions and Answers Regarding Escrow Accounts

February 21, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Whether you are purchasing a new home or you are considering applying to refinance your home, chances are the lender will require an escrow account.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Escrow, Impound, Mortgage

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

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