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Ready to Be a Landlord? Important Considerations Before Renting Your Home

June 21, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re going away on an extended vacation or considering downsizing into a smaller place, the popularity of websites like Airbnb has led many people to believe that there’s a lot of money in home rental. However, before putting your home on the market, it’s important to be aware of some of the factors that go into having a rental property. It may seem like extra money, but it’s the small details that can make it a more complicated process.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Becoming A Landlord, Home Mortgage Tips, Landlord Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 20, 2016

June 20, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates fell after Federal Reserve policymakers decided not to raise the Fed’s target federal funds rate. The Federal Open Market Committee cited ongoing concerns over global financial and economic developments and slow jobs growth as factors in its decision not to raise rates. Fed Chair Janet Yellen emphasized the committee’s decision-making process is not predetermined and said that ongoing review of current and developing news is significant to monetary policy decisions.

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

Mortgage Fraud: 3 Common Scams to Avoid

June 17, 2016 by Robby Oakes

There are many ins and outs involved in securing a mortgage lender, and as a result there are many offers and options out there which are only around to take advantage of prospective homebuyers. If you’re on the lookout for a home and are trying to wade through all the details successfully, here are some things you may want to be aware of.

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

Fed Monetary Policy: No Rate Increase in June

June 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

According to its post-meeting statement issued Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve voted not to increase its target federal funds rate. The target federal funds rate will remain at 0.250 to 0.50 percent.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Fed Policy, Rate Hikes

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

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