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Goodbye, Junk! 5 Tips for Reducing the Amount of ‘Stuff’ You Need to Move to Your New Home

November 25, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Are you in the process of buying a new home? There is no point in waiting until after a move to go through the junk lying around, as tempting as it may be, so here are five ways to decide what should find a new home before a move.

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

Existing Home Sales Fall More Than Expected

November 24, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Sales of previously owned homes reached 5.36 million sales on a seasonally adjusted annual basis and fell by 3.40 percent in October according to the National Association of Realtors. Rising home prices and a shortage of available homes strained housing markets. Concerns over potentially higher mortgage rates may have sidelined home buyers as concerns over an anticipated rate hike by the Federal Reserve persisted.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Lawrence Yun, Market Outlook, National Assoication of Realtors

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 23, 2015

November 23, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic events included reports the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, Housing Starts and the release of minutes for the most recent meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee. The details:

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Commerce Department, Federal Open Market Committee, National Association of Home Builders

What Factors Affect Mortgage Payments?

November 20, 2015 by Robby Oakes

As this story shows, the amount of the down payment the size of the mortgage loan, the interest rate the length of the repayment term and payment schedule will all affect the size of your mortgage payment.

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

A Step-by-Step Guide to Refinancing a Traditional Mortgage to a FHA Mortgage

November 19, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Refinancing a mortgage can provide a homeowner with many benefits, and many are interested in refinancing their traditional mortgage into an FHA mortgage to take advantage of low interest rates. Depending on the specific circumstances, this step may lower the monthly payment, reduce interest charges, adjust the loan term so that it is more beneficial for achieving financial goals and more.

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

Remodeling 101: How to Create a Proper Budget for Any Renovation, Large or Small

November 18, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re readying to put your home on the market or you haven’t updated your space in a while and want to modernize, approaching renovations can be a struggle. With so many things to fix up, both large and small, it can seem overwhelming to prioritize, set the money aside and get to work. Here are some tips for how to properly prioritize so you can maximize your renovation expenditures.

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

Refinancing Tips: 5 Questions to Ask Your Lender to Ensure You’ve Done Your Homework

November 17, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re looking to refinance your home, you’re likely going to benefit from lower mortgage payments. But lower mortgage payments aren’t the whole story with a refinance. Before you refinance, you’ll want to ask your lender these five key questions – it’ll help you ensure you’re getting a deal you can afford.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 16, 2015

November 16, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic news was sparse due to no scheduled releases on Monday and the Veterans Day Holiday on Wednesday. A report on job openings was released on Thursday along with regularly scheduled weekly reports on jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s report on mortgage rates.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, Freddie Mac, Housing Market Index, Market Outlook, National Association of Home Builders

Expecting Children: How to Quickly Move into a Larger Home Before a Baby Arrives

November 13, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Life moves pretty fast sometimes and many couples find themselves expecting children before they have begun to look for the next home. This shouldn’t be a problem, as moving into a larger home before the baby arrives can be a lot easier than it appears.

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

Understanding the Principal Limit on a Reverse Mortgage and What Happens if You Reach It

November 12, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re considering applying for a reverse mortgage, you’ll want to ensure you understand certain critical factors. One such factor is the principal limit. The principal limit will have a strong influence on your finances, which is why you’ll need to ensure you know – before applying for your reverse mortgage – what your principal limit is.

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

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