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Is A 15 Or 30 Year Mortgage Right For You?

January 14, 2020 by Robby Oakes

When someone is looking to purchase a house, they need to think about how long they want their mortgage to last. While a bank can structure a mortgage to last for any number of years, the most common lengths are 15 and 30 years. While a 30-year mortgage is typically more affordable, a 15-year mortgage is cheaper overall.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing, Interest Rates, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 13th, 2020

January 13, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on public and private sector jobs, the national unemployment rate and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new unemployment claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

10 US Cities With Highest Mortgage Denial Rates

January 10, 2020 by Robby Oakes

For many, owning property is seen as a rite of passage. At the same time, for most people, accomplishing this dream is largely dependent on the approval of a mortgage. For this reason, it is important for people to think carefully when deciding who to ask for a mortgage. Some cities have a higher mortgage approval rate than others.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Market Conditions, Market Trends, Mortgage

What Is A Short Sale?

January 9, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Nobody enters into a mortgage assuming they are going to fall short on their payments; however, life happens and borrowers might need a way out. In serious situations, lenders may elect to foreclose on homeowners who are unable to make their mortgage payments. Fortunately, there might be another way out. This is called a short sale.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Trends, Real Estate, Short Sale

Why Buying A Home In An Adjacent Area To The Best Neighborhood Is A Wise Strategy

January 8, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Have you ever seen a scientific experiment with things growing in a Petri dish? This is a metaphor for how neighborhoods grow as well. Things in a Petri dish grow towards the areas that have more nutrition to attract them and repel from areas that have bad things that they do not want.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Trends, Neighborhood, Real Estate

The Basic Home Security Checklist Every Home Needs

January 7, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Did you realize that only around 17 percent of the homes in the United States have a security system? Leaving your residence unprotected can come back to haunt you in the future.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Alarm System, Home Safety, Windows

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 6th, 2020

January 6, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Schiller Home Price Indices and National Association of Realtors(R) data on pending home sales. The Conference Board of the U.S. Senate also released its Consumer Confidence Index. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

3 Critical Considerations When You Choose Your Garage Doors

January 3, 2020 by Robby Oakes

Owning property comes with a number of major responsibilities. This includes home maintenance and repairs. One of the common topics that people think about is the garage door. Sometimes, the garage door breaks and needs to be replaced. Other people might be adding a garage door for the first time. There are lots of options to choose from and this is an important decision.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Repairs, Real Estate

5 Excellent Pathways To Home Ownership For Millennials

December 31, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Millennials are a huge socio-demographic group of over 83 million people. Many of them want to buy a home but face challenges that their parents did not necessarily have. Homes are more expensive. In most places, home prices rebounded to exceed the pre-2008 economic collapse values. Moreover, home prices continue to go up.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Market Outlook, Market Trends, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 30th, 2019

December 30, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports were limited due to the Christmas holiday. New home sales data was released along with a weekly reading on mortgage rates.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

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