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The Pros and Cons of Buying a Second Home to Rent

June 15, 2016 by Robby Oakes

With the ever-fluctuating cost of housing, buying into real estate can be one of the best investments a person can make. However, a lot of important factors can be left out of the final decision when it comes to purchasing a home as rental property. If you are taking the initial steps to invest in a second home, here are some important things to consider before you make the financial commitment.

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

Boomerang Home Buyers: 4 Things to Consider Before Stepping Back into Homeownership

June 14, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’ve gone back to renting for the sake of money saving or recently downsized to a more compact space, the idea of owning a home can be a big responsibility that may require more than you’re willing to give. If you’re considering jumping back into the fold of home ownership, here are a few things to contemplate before re-entering the market.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news was highlighted by Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s speech in Philadelphia. Although Chair Yellen alluded to future Fed rate hikes, she did not specify when Fed policymakers would next raise the target federal funds rate.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Financial Reports, Mortgage Rates

The Pros and Cons of Mortgage Rate Locks

June 10, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If you’re just jumping into the game of home purchasing, you are likely considering all of your loan options and may even have heard the term mortgage lock. For those who don’t like to gamble, a mortgage rate lock can offer a bit of reassurance, but there are also some downsides to this type of protection. Before signing off on this, here are the details on rate locks so you can make an informed decision.

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

4 Negotiation Tips for Home Sellers

June 9, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When you’ve already placed your home on the market, it can seem like the stress is over once you’ve received the offer, but the buck doesn’t stop there. Instead of being caught off guard when the time comes to negotiate, consider these tips that will assist in making the sale.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Negotiation Tips

Refinancing to Pay for Renovations? Consider the VA’s Energy Efficient Mortgage Program

June 8, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Making renovations that are energy efficient is not just a great way to reduce energy output, but it’s also an effective way of decreasing monthly utility costs. It serves as a one-time investment that will save money in the long run.

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

How Technology Is Creating an Easier Mortgage Approval Process

June 7, 2016 by Robby Oakes

From saving up for a down payment to sussing out the ideal lender, there are so many things involved in purchasing a home that can make it seem like a rather complicated undertaking. However, like a lot of things in our lives, technology has streamlined the process in recent years. If you’re currently searching for a home on the market, here are some new technological advancements that may make buying a little easier for you.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 6, 2016

June 6, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s housing related news was limited to Construction Spending and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey, but labor reports suggested an economic slowdown may be in the works.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Construction, Financial Reports, Labor Reports

4 Financial Benefits of Home Ownership

June 3, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Home ownership may be one of the most familiar goals of adulthood, but there’s more than one reason why so many people flock towards this type of investment and leave the rental market behind. If you’re trying to decide if you should make the big plunge towards buying, here are some benefits of saving up for a down payment and finding the right place to settle in.

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

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Expands to All Metro Areas

June 2, 2016 by Robby Oakes

March home prices were again dominated by the Northwest with Portland, Oregon posting a year-over-year gain of 12.30 percent followed by Seattle, Washington’s year-over-year gain of 10.80 percent.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial News, Pending Home Sales

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