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Multi-Generational Living: Our Guide to Buying a Home That Suits Your Whole Family

May 15, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Today’s modern homes are generally designed to accommodate a more traditional modern family, which includes only parents and kids or for only a married couple without kids. When you are buying a home for other generations as well, it is important for you to pay attention to a few important points.

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

Real Estate Investing: Why Buying Raw Land Can Be an Excellent Long-Term Strategy

May 14, 2015 by Robby Oakes

When many people think about investing in property, they think about purchasing income-producing real estate such as a residential property or an office building with tenants. By learning more about the benefits of investing in raw land, you may be ready to start searching for real estate to invest in soon.

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

Saving Up for Your Down Payment? Try These Money-saving Tips to Speed Things Up

May 13, 2015 by Robby Oakes

One of the most significant challenges that many people face when preparing to buy a first home relates to saving money for a down payment. While there are many different loan programs with varying down payment requirements, the fact is that it can still be difficult to save up a large sum of money.

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

Mortgage 101: the Basics of How Mortgage Refinancing Works

May 12, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Refinancing your home mortgage can be beneficial for you for a number of reasons. If you have never gone through this process yourself, however, you may not know what to expect with the refinancing process.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic reports primarily revolved around the jobs sector. The federal government released reports on Nonfarm Payrolls, the national unemployment rate and weekly report on new jobless claims. ADP issued its monthly report on private sector payrolls. Readings on labor statistics are important to housing markets as stable employment conditions are a significant consideration for prospective home buyers.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Department of Commerce, Freddie Mac, Jobless Claims

Ready to Relocate? 3 Tips on How to Set a Moving Budget That Won’t Break the Bank

May 8, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Relocating to a new area can be exciting, but it can also be expensive. There are many resources to help, but most cost money. However, if you take your time and plan carefully, you can reduce the expense so you dont start your new life with new debt.

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

Understanding Lower FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums and How They May Help You Save Money

May 7, 2015 by Robby Oakes

FHA loans are designed to help individuals take advantage of the benefits of home ownership, and these loans have low down payment requirements. Recently, the FHA has announced a lower rate for FHA mortgage insurance premiums, and this can help home buyers save money.

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

Real Estate Investing: Why Buying Raw Land Can Be an Excellent Long-Term Strategy

May 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

When many people think about investing in property, they think about purchasing income-producing real estate such as a residential property or an office building with tenants. By learning more about the benefits of investing in raw land, you may be ready to start searching for real estate to invest in soon.

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

Save Some Additional Cash with Our Guide to Lowering Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

May 5, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you are like many other homeowners, your home mortgage payment is the single largest expense in your monthly budget. This is a fixed expense that you will typically be responsible for until your loan is paid in full or until you sell your home, and you may have a 15, 20 or even 30 year term on your mortgage.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 4, 2015

May 4, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports, the Fed’s FOMC meeting statement and pending home sales. Freddie Mac mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims were also released as usual.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FOMC, Freddie Mac, Market Outlook

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