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What Are The Different Types Of Investment Properties You Can Purchase?

December 1, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you are looking for a way to diversify your investment portfolio, there are different options available. One option is to invest in real estate. With so many different choices, how can you select the right one for your needs? There are a few key points to keep in mind.

Filed Under: Investment Properties Tagged With: Condo, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips

The Top Ways To Keep Pests And Infestations Out of Your Home

November 30, 2022 by Robby Oakes

There are a lot of pests that may try to make their way into your home, and they can cause significant health and safety issues in addition to detracting from your property values. It can be very difficult to remove infestations once they have infiltrated your home, so it is always better to prevent them from happening. What are a few tips you should keep in mind?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage Tips, Pest Infestations, Pests

How Large Of A Down Payment Do You Truly Need?

November 29, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you are interested in purchasing a home, how much money should you put down? This is a difficult question that all potential homeowners need to answer, as it will dictate the size and location of the house you can afford. There are a number of factors to consider, so what do you need to know?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 28, 2022

November 28, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on new home sales and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published. No economic data was published Thursday or Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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

Five Unique Renovations That Can Make Small Living Spaces Feel Bigger

November 23, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Just because you live in a small space doesn’t mean your home needs to feel cramped. There are several renovations that are popular among interior designers to make a space feel larger. Incorporate them into your own home to give it a more open, spacious feel.

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

Escrow And Your Mortgage: The Most Important Points To Know

November 22, 2022 by Robby Oakes

There are a lot of complicated terms thrown around regarding your mortgage, and one of them is an escrow account. You will probably hear that your lender will collect some additional money every month for escrow payments. If you take a look at your mortgage statement, you will see your interest, your principal, and your escrow. What does this mean, and why do you have to pay additional money that isn’t going toward the balance of your loan?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Escrow, Mortgage, New Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 21, 2022

November 21, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on U.S housing markets, housing starts, and building permits issued. Data on sales of previously-owned homes were released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims.

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

3 Ways That a Reverse Mortgage Can Transform Your Retirement

November 18, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Are you a retired individual looking for ways to increase your financial security? If so, you may have heard of a home equity conversion mortgage, more commonly known as a reverse mortgage. Used correctly, this is one of the most effective financial products for retirees who own their home.

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

NAHB: Home Builders Concerned Over Housing Market Conditions

November 17, 2022 by Robby Oakes

The National Association of Home Builders’ Housing Market Index for November showed builders’ growing concerns over U.S. housing market conditions. November’s index reading dropped five points to 33 as compared to October’s reading of 38 and the November 2021 reading of 83.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Market, New Homes, Real Estate

The Right (And Wrong) Reasons To Buy A House

November 16, 2022 by Robby Oakes

There are many people who dream of owning a home, but you need to purchase your home for the right reasons. Simply purchasing a house because other people are doing so is not a strong reason to make such an expensive purchase. What are some of the reasons why you should purchase a house? What are some examples of bad reasons to buy a home?

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, New Home, School District

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