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Yes, It’s True: Mortgage Closing Costs Are Down. Here’s How You Can Take Advantage

December 10, 2015 by Robby Oakes

When you close on your mortgage, take these three steps and you’ll find that you’ll pay far less in closing fees than most buyers would.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

Real Estate Investing: 3 Secrets of Successful Home Buyers That You Can Use Today

December 9, 2015 by Robby Oakes

While making a real estate purchase can be a matter rife with many questions, buying to invest in a long-term property can be even more confusing. If you’re looking into investing in real estate and wondering what variables to consider, here are a few tips that you’ll want to keep in mind before deciding on a fruitful investment property.

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

Recent College Grad? Learn How to Successfully Juggle Student Loans and a New Mortgage

December 8, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you recently graduated from college and are about to become a homeowner, you’re in a somewhat unique position. So how can you make sure you can pay your mortgage, your student loans, and your mortgage expenses – all without losing your mind? Here’s what you need to know.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 07, 2015

December 7, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Multiple economic reports released last week indicate further improvement in economic conditions. Pending home sales, construction spending and ADP payrolls increased while Non-farm Payrolls fell and the national unemployment rate held steady.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Construction Spending, Freddie Mac, Jobless Claims, Market Outlook

Video: Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?

December 4, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Video: Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips, Mortagage Tips Tagged With: First Time Buyers, Mortgage Tips, Video

What Happens at a Mortgage Loan Closing Meeting? Let’s Take a Look

December 3, 2015 by Robby Oakes

So you’ve found the perfect home, the seller has accepted your offer, and now you’re just waiting for the mortgage to close before you wrap up the sale and take possession. It’s time for the closing meeting. But what does this meeting entail? And what do you need to prepare for it? Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

Thinking About Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know About Life in a Condo

December 2, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The shift from home living to condo life may seem like a minor one, but there are plenty of things that will differentiate your lifestyle other than size when it comes to making a condominium purchase. If you’re contemplating this move and wondering about some of the things that this might entail, here are a few factors that are worth considering.

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

How to Give the Ultimate Christmas Gift: Paying Off a Family Member’s Mortgage

December 1, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re in a position to do it, paying off a family member’s mortgage is one of the biggest gifts you could give this holiday season.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 30, 2015

November 30, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Although last week’s economic calendar was cut short by the Thanksgiving holiday, several housing-related reports were released. The FHFA reported on third quarter results for its Housing Market Index and the Commerce Department reported on new home sales for October. Freddie Mac released its weekly report on mortgage rates and data on new weekly jobless claims was also released.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Jobless Claims, Market Outlook

S&P Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Gain Across U.S.

November 27, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Home prices increased across the S&P Case Shiller 20-City Home Price Index in September. According to the 20-City Home Price Index, Year-over year home price gains increased to 5.50 percent from August’s reading of 5.10 percent. 17 cities posted higher year-over0year price gains in September as compared to August.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: 20-City Home Price Index, Case Shiller, Federal Reserve

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