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Buying a New Home? 3 Tips for Being Approved for a Second Mortgage – and How to Manage It

June 30, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Applying for a second mortgage is a great way to keep your down payment amount to a minimum and to keep more of your cash in your bank account. It can also help you to avoid making PMI payments…

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 29, 2015

June 29, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news was largely positive as both new and existing home sales beat expectations. The Federal Housing Finance Agency reported that home price growth held steady in May, while weekly jobless claims edged up, but were lower than expected.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FHFA, Freddie Mac, Home Sales

Safety Tips: 5 Ways to Prepare for a House Fire – and What to Do if One Breaks Out

June 26, 2015 by Robby Oakes

House fires can break out for a wide range of reasons, and these include everything from grease fires while cooking in the kitchen to lightning striking the home.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Home Safety, Homeowner Tips

Summer’s Coming! Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal and Get a Quick Sale with These 3 Tips

June 25, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Curb appeal is important in the home sales process, and this is because it will impact the overall first impression that potential home buyers have about the property.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Staging

Moving to the City? How to Downsize from a Large House to a Smaller Condo or Apartment

June 24, 2015 by Robby Oakes

With the higher cost of real estate in central urban areas and with real estate space at a premium, many who make the decision to relocate will need to downsize from a larger house to a smaller condo or apartment.

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

Four Surefire Ways to Ensure That You Get the Best Possible Deal on Your Mortgage

June 23, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Taking time to set up your home mortgage is one of the best steps that you can take to promote financial health and security. If you want to ensure that you get the best deal on your mortgage, focus on these key tips.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 22, 2015

June 22, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included National Association of Home Builders / Wells Fargo (NAHB) Housing Market Index and Commerce Department reports on Housing Starts and Building Permits, the post-meeting statement of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s scheduled press conference.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Commerce Department, FOMC, NAHB

Family Matters: How to Choose the Perfect Home for a Large or Growing Family

June 19, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Selecting the right home to purchase for a family is a monumental task, and this process can seem even more challenging for those with a large or growing family.

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

Federal Reserve: No Change on Target Fed Funds Rate

June 18, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve did not move to increase the Fed’s target federal funds rate, which is currently 0.00 to 0.250 percent. Although the committee acknowledged further progress toward…

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, FOMC, Funds Rate

Suffering from Credit Problems? Three Ways You Can Patch Up Your Credit to Get a Mortgage Approved

June 17, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Credit problems are unfortunately common, and they can make it difficult for you to obtain a mortgage. While some issues may take a while to fix, you may be able to see a decent increase in your credit rating when you follow a few easy steps.

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

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