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‘Don’t Sit Around Waiting for a Deal’ and Other Great Advice from Successful Home Sellers

February 12, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The real estate market and all the things involved in selling a home can seem complicated, and it can be very hard to know which tips to trust. While there’s plenty of great advice to go around from many knowledgeable sources, here are some of the best tips from home sellers who have made a successful sale.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Marketing, Selling a Home

3 Reasons You Should Trust in a Mortgage Advisor Instead of Trying to Predict Rates

February 11, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If the time has come to purchase a home and you’ve been perusing the real estate market, it’s possible you’ve also been considering the mortgage options that might work best for you. In the event that you’re already spending a lot of time looking at homes and trying to sell your own, here are a few reasons you may want to leave your mortgage considerations to a professional.

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

3 Reasons You Might Decide to Retire to a Tiny Home – and Why You’ll Love It

February 10, 2016 by Robby Oakes

One of the worries associated with getting older is having the ability to maintain your lifestyle in old age, and a smaller home can actually alleviate many of the high costs that go along with having an oversized home.

Filed Under: Homeowner Tips Tagged With: Around The Home, Buying a Home, Homeowner Tips

Setting the Record Straight: 3 Major Misconceptions About Mortgage Financing

February 9, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Purchasing a home is often considered an important step in one’s financial life. If you’re planning on buying a home soon and want to avoid some major missteps, here are a few tips that will set you up for success.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Feburary 8, 2016

February 8, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic news included reports on construction spending and several labor-related reports along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The details:

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Freddie Mac, Market Outlook

Spring is Almost Here: Planning a Massive Spring Cleaning in Just 4 Easy Steps

February 5, 2016 by Robby Oakes

It may seem like the holiday season has just passed, but it won’t be too long before the flowers begin to bloom and spring peeks out from around the corner. While the tradition of spring cleaning that comes with the season may not be as common as it once was, it can actually be a great way to revive and refresh and prepare for the summer ahead.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Looking Ahead in 2016: Mortgage Trends That May Affect You

February 4, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The housing market is in a constant state of flux, and with the changing shape of real estate there will most definitely be notable trends to watch out for in the next year. Whether you’re approaching the market with caution or are ready to dive in without worry, here are some things to watch out for in 2016.

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

Understanding How Home Equity Works and Why Buying a Home Can Be Your Best Investment

February 3, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’ve never heard the phrase ‘home equity’ before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.

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

Everything You Need to Know About Fannie Mae’s New Home Ready Mortgage

February 2, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Traditionally, getting a mortgage requires you to have a level of income appropriate to the size of home that you’re buying. But for a lot of low-income and minority borrowers, a simple measure of one person’s income isn’t an accurate measure of whether or not that person can afford a home.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Feburary 1, 2016

February 1, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic events included S&P Case-Shiller’s home price indexes, reports on new and pending home sales and the Fed’s FOMC statement. The details:

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, FOMC, Freddie Mac, Market Outlook

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