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Worried About Mortgage Rates Going Up? 3 Steps to Prepare Yourself Financially

October 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates have been at record lows for quite some time, making it easy for new homebuyers to finance their dream homes. But what comes down will eventually go back up, and with the world economy expected to rebound in 2016, we’re about to start seeing more expensive mortgages. So what can you do to prepare yourself before mortgage rates start to rise? Here are three strategies that will keep you ahead of the game.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 05, 2015

October 5, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included Pending Home Sales, Construction Spending and several reports on jobs and employment.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, Freddie Mac, Home Price Index

DIY Home Upgrades: 5 Reasons Why Hardwood Flooring Should Be on Your Renovation List

October 2, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re planning on selling your home soon or you want to do a few minor renovations for your own enjoyment, an ailing hardwood floor may be on your list of things to tackle. Here are five reasons you may want to move it to the top of your renovation list.

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

Understanding the Jumbo Mortgage and Why Refinancing These Mortgages is Different

October 1, 2015 by Robby Oakes

So what exactly is a jumbo mortgage? How is it different from a standard mortgage, and what does that mean for your refinancing options? Here’s what you need to know.

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

Case-Shiller Housing Market Index: Home Prices Rise in July

September 30, 2015 by Robby Oakes

U.S. home prices rose by 0.10 percent in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller Housing Market Index. San Francisco, California edged past Denver Colorado with a year-over-year price increase of 10.40 percent as compared to Denver’s reading of 10.30 percent. All year-over-readings for the 20-City Home Price Index posted gains, but Washington, D.C. showed the lowest year-over0-year growth rate at 1.70 percent. Chicago, Illinois and New York City followed closely with year-over-year readings of 1.80 percent and 1.90 percent respectively.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, Federal Reserve, The Federal Housing Finance Agency

FICO Scores 101: How to Shop for a New Mortgage Without Harming Your Credit Score

September 29, 2015 by Robby Oakes

It’s difficult to begin shopping around for a new mortgage without the facts on how this can affect your FICO score. Thankfully, not all credit checks are created equal and they do not affect FICO scores in the same way.

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

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

September 28, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic news included reports on new and existing home sales, the FHFA House Price Index, and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The week finished with a report on consumer sentiment.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Existing Home Sales, FHFA, Freddie Mac, House Price Index, Jobless Claims, New Home Sales

The New Home Warranty: Why This Benefit Alone Makes Buying New Worth Considering

September 25, 2015 by Robby Oakes

When making the decision to purchase a home, there can be an array of questions to ask regarding location, size, style and additional features that will complicate things. While buying new can seem like a risk, this type of warranty may help make at least one decision easy when it comes to your home purchase.

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

Looking Ahead: How to Ensure That You Are Taking Full Advantage of Mortgage Tax Credits

September 24, 2015 by Robby Oakes

One of the major benefits to purchasing a home with a mortgage are the tax credits that can be taken advantage of when April 15 comes around. Many homeowners are unaware of what mortgage related expenses can be deducted and, more importantly, which ones can no longer be deducted.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Taxes

National Association of REALTORS – Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Dip

September 23, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Sales of previously owned homes dropped in August by 4.80 percent on an annual basis for the first time in four months; the dip was likely caused by rising home prices. August sales were reported at a rate of 5.31 million; July’s rate was 5.58 million sales of previously owned homes.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FHFA, Home Price Index, The National Association of REALTORS

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