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Did You Know: Here’s Why Buying a New Home Grows Your Wealth Faster Than Renting

December 31, 2015 by Robby Oakes

There can be many downsides to both renting and buying, depending on what side of the coin you are on, but if you’re leaning towards purchasing a home it can have added benefits for your bank account that renting does not.

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

Three Things You Can Expect when Buying a Home This Winter

December 30, 2015 by Robby Oakes

When you’re looking into purchasing a home, there are plenty of things to watch out for at any time of the year, but there are a few things that you can expect during the winter months that may be a little different than other seasons.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips

Understanding Mortgage Pre-Approvals and How to Avoid Being Declined for One

December 29, 2015 by Robby Oakes

How does a mortgage pre-approval work, and how can you make sure you won’t be declined when you apply? Here’s what you need to know.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 28, 2015

December 28, 2015 by Robby Oakes

This week’s report of economic events is shortened due to the Christmas holiday. Economic news through Wednesday included Existing Home Sales, New Home Sales and Consumer Spending.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Existing Home Sales, Market Outlook, National Association of REALTORS, New Home Sales

DIY Home Decorating: How to Use Spray Paint to Spice Up Your Home and Furniture

December 24, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The idea of using spray paint to make some quick fix-ups to your home might seem uncouth, but it can be a great way to make some easy, economical upgrades that will shift the overall look of your living space.

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

DIY Home Decorating: How to Use Spray Paint to Spice Up Your Home and Furniture

December 24, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The idea of using spray paint to make some quick fix-ups to your home might seem uncouth, but it can be a great way to make some easy, economical upgrades that will shift the overall look of your living space.

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

Existing Home Sales Dip More Than Expected

December 23, 2015 by Robby Oakes

November sales of pre-owned homes dipped lower than expected and prior month’s readings according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Analysts expected existing home sales to slow to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.30 million sales, which was based on October’s reading of 5.32 million sales. Instead, November’s reading dropped to 4.76 million sales. November’s drop represented a decline of 10.50 percent drop in existing home sales month-to-month; existing home sales were 3.80 percent lower year-over-year.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Existing Home Sales, Market Outlook, National Assoication of Realtors

3 Things That Will Absolutely Kill Your Chances for a Mortgage Approval

December 22, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Avoid these three mortgage-killing habits while your lender evaluates your loan and you’ll quickly find yourself holding the keys to your new home.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 21, 2015

December 21, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic reports included the NAHB Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, FOMC statement and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s press conference. In addition to weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates, inflation reports were also released.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, FOMC, Jobless Claims, Market Outlook, NAHB

Video: What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan

December 18, 2015 by Robby Oakes

What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan
You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application.
To do so, you’ll need the following information.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Aproval, Mortgage Tips, Video

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