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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 19, 2016

December 19, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Housing news was boosted by the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, which posted its highest readings since July of 2002. In other news, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to raise the federal funds rate and Fed Chair Janet Yellen gave a press conference. Mortgage rates rose and weekly jobless claims fell.

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Buying a New Home? Use This Checklist to Ensure Your Finances Are in Order

December 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is a significant expense. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a first-time buyer or have experience. Unless you have a large pile of cash, you’ll need to ensure your finances are in order before closing. In this post we’ll explore four financial items you’ll want to check off before buying a new home.

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Not so Fast: 3 Reasons Why You Might Want to Avoid Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

December 15, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The burden of debt, especially when it comes to the high price tag of a home, can be a significant worry to many people. Whether you’ve recently come into money or you’re working hard to bump up your monthly mortgage payments, here are some reasons you may want to hold off on paying it off too quickly.

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Self-Employed? Here’s What You’ll Need to Get a Mortgage Approval

December 14, 2016 by Robby Oakes

There’s a lot of flexibility and personal freedom associated with self-employment that can be a great benefit to your lifestyle and your pocketbook. If you’ve recently become self-employed or have been in the game for a while, here are some things you may want to consider before submitting your mortgage application.

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Winter’s Coming: Learn How to Prepare Your Plants, Trees and Other Landscaping

December 13, 2016 by Robby Oakes

From the approaching holiday season to the New Year, there are a lot of things to prepare for when it comes to the winter. If you’re wondering how to ready your trees, your plants and your yard, here are some tips for saving your vegetation until the springtime.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 12, 2016

December 12, 2016 by Robby Oakes

As 2017 winds down, analysts are forecasting economic developments for 2017. Forbes identified three indicators that the U.S. housing market has recovered. Mortgage rates rose again last week; jobless claims fell and consumer sentiment jumped rose five points. The details:

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Home Equity Tips: 3 Upgrades That Will Make Your House Worth More When You Sell

December 9, 2016 by Robby Oakes

It’s likely that your house is your biggest asset, so when it comes time to sell it you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize your profit. Let’s take a look at 3 top upgrades that will make your house worth more when you sell.

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5 Ways That a Mortgage Can Be a Huge Benefit to Your Financial Future

December 8, 2016 by Robby Oakes

For many people, investing in a house is one of the most important purchases they will make in their lifetime. However, alongside having the comfort of your own home, there are many financial benefits associated with buying in. If you’re currently perusing the market for opportunities, here are some reasons to consider investing a little sooner.

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3 Simple Tips for Boosting Your FICO Credit Score Before Applying for a Mortgage

December 7, 2016 by Robby Oakes

There are a variety of factors that are involved in getting your mortgage approved, but few things will have more of an impact than your FICO score and the credit history that goes along with it. Instead of leaving your score up to chance when submitting your application, here are a few ways that you can boost your financial wellbeing and leave your credit score better off than it was before.

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3 Key Reasons Why Buying Your First Home Is Like Planning a Wedding

December 6, 2016 by Robby Oakes

You may not see the connection right away, but buying a home and planning a wedding are two experiences that require certain skills and challenge you in similar ways. Check out the three key similarities in this post.

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

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