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Mortgage Types: Understanding Your Options

March 19, 2024 by Robby Oakes

For many, purchasing a home represents a significant milestone, a symbol of stability, and a tangible investment in the future. However, stepping into homeownership often entails struggling with complex financial decisions, with one of the most pivotal being the selection of a suitable mortgage type.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Mortgage Options

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 18th, 2024

March 18, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s inflation data came in at a higher rate than expected, with Price Producer Index (PPI) numbers showing more than double the expected inflation gain.

With both CPI and PPI being over the target, the steadfast certainty that the Federal Reserve will cut rates has now taken a step back, resulting in more tamed expectations for the near future.

With a mixed response from lending partners, this may end up rapidly changing in the next round of discussions with the Federal Reserve’s Chairman Jerome Powell this coming week, as well as a final rate decision.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Maximizing Your Home Improvement Budget

March 15, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Many homeowners seek to enhance their living spaces while concurrently adding value to their properties. However, numerous home improvement initiatives often come with exorbitant price tags, reaching six figures for extensive renovation projects. Nonetheless, there exist cost-effective alternatives that homeowners can explore.

Filed Under: Home Care Tagged With: Home Improvement, Mortgage, Upgrades

Escaping the Rent Trap: Building Equity through Homeownership

March 14, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Are you tired of pouring your hard-earned money into rent payments every month, only to see it vanish into thin air? Have you ever considered that homeownership might be the key to escaping the rent trap and building wealth for your future?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Equity, Mortgage, New Home

Financing Eco-Friendly Homes and Renovations

March 13, 2024 by Robby Oakes

In recent years, the concept of sustainable living has gained significant traction, with more individuals and families seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint and contribute positively to the environment. One avenue that has emerged to support this trend is the concept of green mortgages.

Filed Under: Environmental Awareness Tagged With: Eco-Friendly Homes, Home Ownership, Mortgage

Building a Sustainable Future: Using Construction Loans to Incorporate Green Building Practices

March 12, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Environmental consciousness is increasingly becoming a priority, and the construction industry stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation. One avenue gaining traction is the use of construction loans to incorporate green building practices, particularly in the construction of sustainable homes.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Construction Loan, Going Green, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 11th, 2024

March 11, 2024 by Robby Oakes

With a focus on the upcoming inflation data reports with CPI and PPI this week, the previous week was very light on data. The only relevant reports released were the non-farm payroll and U.S. trade balance data releases. Job reports are showing robust hiring numbers and the trade balance remains within expectations. There appears to be to not much to fear coming from this next round of inflation data. Lending partners are reflecting this sentiment as they continue to cut rates.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

The Ultimate Home Inspection Checklist for Informed Decisions

March 8, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Embarking on the journey to homeownership is an exciting venture, but it comes with its share of responsibilities.

Filed Under: Home Values Tagged With: Home Ownership, Home Structure, Inspection

Understanding the Basics: A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Mortgages

March 7, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be an overwhelming process, especially when it comes to understanding mortgages. For many first-time homebuyers, the world of mortgages can seem complex and filled with unfamiliar terminology.

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tips Tagged With: First Time Buyer, Mortgage, Mortgage Loan Tips

Consider an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage If You Plan to Sell Within 5 Years

March 6, 2024 by Robby Oakes

Which is better — a fixed-rate mortgage or an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? It’s a common question among home buyers and refinancing households. The answer? It depends.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Adjustable Rate Mortgage, Buying and selling, Mortgage

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