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4 Ways to Help Your Mortgage Transaction Close On Time

July 8, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When you’ve finally found the home you’re looking for at the right price, it’s easy to think that the hard part is over; however, there’s still a lot to do in order to ensure your purchase goes through without a hitch. If you’re tying up the loose ends on your home purchase, here are some things you should do to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

The 4 Most Common Mortgage Questions, Answered

July 6, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Making the decision to purchase a home is one of the most significant investments most people will make in their life, and this automatically means there are a lot of questions that need to be answered before putting any money down. If you’re considering making the leap, here are some insights into some of the common questions you might have.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Interest Rates, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 5, 2016

July 5, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic events included S&P Case-Shiller’s Housing Market Indices for April along with reports on Construction Spending and Pending Home Sales. Consumer Confidence was higher in June in spite of low wage growth and inflation well below the Fed’s goal of 2.00 percent annually.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

Pay Off Your Home Faster with These Mortgage Tips

July 1, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The monthly mortgage payment that goes into purchasing a home is frequently the most expensive cost per month that most people will incur, and that means that it can be helpful to know the tricks of the trade in squaring away this payment more quickly. If you’re looking for some simple tips to get your mortgage paid off a little sooner, here are some pointers that will help you get to this goal.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

How To Host A Successful Open House

June 30, 2016 by Robby Oakes

From fixing up all the minor repairs to cleaning the house top-to-bottom, there are a lot of small details that go into organizing the perfect open house. However, in the rush to organize everything, there are a number of to-do’s that are easy to forget about. If you’re currently prepping your home and don’t want to miss the important stuff, here are some things you should contemplate before setting the date.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Open House

Evaluating Neighborhoods: 4 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Home

June 29, 2016 by Robby Oakes

From finding the right agent to discovering the home you can truly feel comfortable in, there are a variety of things involved in the home buying process. However, it’s important not to get caught up in the home and ignore altogether the community you’ll be living in. If you’re planning a move to a new neighborhood, here are some things you should look into before putting in an offer.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Evaluating Neighborhoods, Home Buyer Tips, Purchasing A Home

3 Things to Consider Before Buying a Vacation Home Abroad

June 28, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The call of fancy vacation locations and the additional earnings that can come along with this type of home may appeal to many homebuyers, but a lot of time and money can go into maintaining a second property. If you’re currently considering a vacation home for your own use or as a potential investment, here are a few factors to consider before jumping into the fray of a long distance home.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Buying Homes Abroad, Home Mortgage Tips, Vacation Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 27, 2016

June 27, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news was dominated by Great Britain’s vote to withdraw from the European Union. New and Existing Home Sales were released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Brexit, Homes Sales, Mortgage Rates

How to Differentiate Your Home from the Neighbors for a Faster Sale

June 24, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When it comes to selling your home, there can be a lot of options on the market, and nothing is quite so competitive as having your house listed right alongside the home of your neighbor. If you’re struggling with how to highlight your home to potential homebuyers, here are some things you can do to ensure it gets the attention it deserves.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Faster Home Sale Tips, Home Seller Tips, Selling Your Home

What Young Buyers Want: 4 Home Must-haves When Selling to Millennials

June 23, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Many millennials are set to flood the real estate market in the coming years to invest in a home of their own, but what is it that this group of young people is looking for in their property? From sizeable kitchens to a sustainable ethos, here are some of the things that will likely appeal to millennials searching for an ideal place of their own to settle.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Home Selling, Millennial Home Buyers

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