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Home Builder Confidence Rises in April

April 16, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that April’s Housing Market Index rose from a reading of 52 in March to 56 for April. This is in line with warmer weather and the peak home buying season in spring and summer. Readings over 50 indicate that more builders view market conditions as positive as those who do not. NAHB members cited lower mortgage rates and better labor market conditions as reasons they expect more home buyers to enter the market.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Housing Market Index, NAHB

You Ask, We Answer: How Often Should I Refinance the Mortgage on My House?

April 15, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Refinancing a home mortgage can provide you with an incredible range of benefits. These include everything from reducing your mortgage term and lowering your payments to helping you more effectively build equity or pulling equity out to use for beneficial purposes.

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

Suffering from Credit Problems? Understanding Mortgage Lenders and How They Assess Your Credit

April 14, 2015 by Robby Oakes

One of the most significant factors a mortgage lender will review when you apply for a new mortgage loan is your credit history and rating. While some people have stellar credit, others have a troubled credit history with lower scores. If you fall into the latter scenario, you may be wondering how lenders will assess your credit situation when you apply for a mortgage in the near future.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 13, 2015

April 13, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included the minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting, which indicated that the Fed’s monetary policymakers are eyeing a potential increase in the target federal funds rate, but don’t expect to do so immediately.

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

Looking for a Fun DIY Project This Spring? How to Plant Your Own Vegetable Garden

April 10, 2015 by Robby Oakes

When spring arrives, many people want to spend more time outdoors enjoying the fresh air and warmer temperatures. While you could lounge in a chair with a good book, you may find it more enjoyable to plant your own vegetable garden.

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

FOMC Minutes: Housing Market Stable But Slow

April 9, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The minutes of the March meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) were released Tuesday and included a staff review of current economic conditions. The minutes noted that while labor markets continued to grow, inflation to the Fed’s target rate of 2.00 percent was impeded by dropping fuel prices. The Committee noted that expectations for longer-term inflation remained stable.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, FOMC, Housing Market

First-time Real Estate Investor? Here Are 3 Helpful Tips That Will Get You Started

April 8, 2015 by Robby Oakes

As a first time real estate investor, you may be excited to start searching for a property to invest in. However, be sure to consider the following helpful tips to make your search more successful.

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

How Does Making Lump Sum Payments Affect Your Mortgage? Let’s Take a Look

April 7, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Periodically, many homeowners will receive a rather sizable amount of extra cash. This may be from a bonus from your employer, a refund on your tax return, a financial gift from a relative or something else altogether. Before you make your decision about how to spend your money, consider what impact your lump sum payment will have on your mortgage.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 6, 2015

April 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates ticked upward for fixed rate loans and were unchanged for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages according to Freddie Mac. Weekly jobless claims were lower in spite of slower job growth reports.

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

Get Rid of Wi-Fi and Cellular Dead Zones in Your Home with These Easy Tips

April 3, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you have a dead zone in your home, this issue can easily cause you considerable frustration on a daily basis, and you may be wondering what steps you can take to overcome the problem.

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

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