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House Poor: What It Means And How To Avoid It

January 12, 2023 by Robby Oakes

There is a good chance you have heard someone described as being house poor. What exactly does it mean? It is important to understand what it means to be house poor and how you can stay away from it.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: finance, Mortgage, Mortgage Payment

The Most Commonly Forgotten Item On The Home Budget List

January 10, 2023 by Robby Oakes

If you are in the process of purchasing a home, it is critical for you to make sure that you budget appropriately. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who commonly overlook closing expenses.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: budgeting, finance, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 9, 2023

January 9, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on minutes of the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting and its customary post-meeting press conference, labor-sector data on public and private-sector jobs, and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

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

Pet Safety Checklist

January 6, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Many people view their furry friends as members of the family. If you have pets at home, you need to make sure they are well taken care of.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Pet Safety

Owning vs Renting: Why High Rents Are Worse Than a Mortgage over the Long Term

January 5, 2023 by Robby Oakes

If you’re at the stage in life where home ownership is nearly within your reach, you’re probably wondering whether you should start looking for a home or whether you should just keep renting. So why is paying a high rent a worse option than buying a house and getting a mortgage? Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Renting

How To Keep Your Address Private

January 4, 2023 by Robby Oakes

There are not a lot of parts of your life that are private anymore. Today, it is relatively easy for someone to go online and look up your address in just a few minutes.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Privacy, Real Estate Tips

Creative Holiday Storage Solutions

January 3, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Every holiday season when you get out the decorations, there always seems to be a period of organization where you need to untangle lights, sort out the broken ornaments and just get all of the trimmings in order.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Holiday Decorations, Holiday Storage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 2, 2023

January 2, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on U.S. housing markets, pending home sales, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims.

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

4 Financial Benefits of Home Ownership

December 30, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Home ownership may be one of the most familiar goals of adulthood, but there’s more than one reason why so many people flock towards this type of investment and leave the rental market behind. If you’re trying to decide if you should make the big plunge towards buying, here are some benefits of saving up for a down payment and finding the right place to settle in.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Home Ownership Benefits

Graduating From College? 3 Things You Need to Know About Mortgages and Student Loans

December 29, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking about buying a new home using a mortgage loan? If you’ve just graduated from college, you’re probably wondering how your student loans will impact a mortgage and what your options are. In today’s post we’ll share three things that you need to know about mortgages if you’re still working on paying off your student loan debt.

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

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