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Budget-Friendly DIY Projects That Instantly Boost Curb Appeal

July 15, 2016 by Robby Oakes

We’re told not to judge a book by its cover, but there’s no such rule in the housing market. Curb appeal is the external attractiveness of a home, and if you’re in the market for a house that first impression has a lot to do with your final decision. Alternatively, if you’re looking to sell, it’s an easy area to boost the attractiveness of your home.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

3 Tips to Consider when Shopping for a Second Mortgage

July 14, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re considering a second mortgage to consolidate your debt or complete some home renovations, there can be a lot that goes into making this financial decision. If this is an option you’re seriously considering, here are some basics to know before deciding to on this route.

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

3 Mortgage Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Money

July 13, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Purchasing a home can be one of the most exciting and stabilizing investments of your life, but because of the expense, there are many ways you may be spending more money than you should. If you’re wondering about the financial soundness of your home investment, here are some things to consider before putting anything down.

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

3 Things Your Mortgage Broker Wishes You Knew

July 12, 2016 by Robby Oakes

As the mortgage market has become more competitive, it has become a more common choice for many people to choose a mortgage broker to assist them with the lending process. While it’s great to have someone to help you with the fine details, there are some important differences between what a mortgage broker does and what you might think they do, so here are some things to be aware of.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 11, 2016

July 11, 2016 by Robby Oakes

New jobless claims were decreased to a three-month low of 254,000 as compared to expectations of 265,000 new claims and the prior week’s reading of 270,000 new claims. New jobless claims were higher after the end of the school year, when some school workers became eligible for benefits when schools closed for summer break.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Job Creation, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

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

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