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What Exactly Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

October 16, 2019 by Robby Oakes

PMI, which is also called private mortgage insurance, is protect that the lender may ask the buyer to purchase. In the event that the buyer defaults on their home loan and the home enters foreclosure, the lender has a way to recoup their losses.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Financing Options, Insurance, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 15th, 2019

October 15, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic releases included readings on inflation, an essay from Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan and the monthly consumer sentiment index. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Federal Funds Rate, Financial Reports, Mortgage Rates

3 DIY Home Improvement Projects You Can Complete Before Thanksgiving

October 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

It’s the time of year when many people are making their holiday plans: booking travel, making shopping lists, and getting their home ready for guests. Hiring a house cleaner, having the carpets steamed, and buying new furniture ahead of the holiday season are all common, but what about completely updating a room (or two)?

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

How To Stage A House For A Faster Sale At A Higher Price

October 10, 2019 by Robby Oakes

“Staging” a house means to prepare it for sale in ways that make it more attractive to potential buyers. Homeowners can do much of this staging work themselves and should get suggestions from their real estate agent. They can also hire a professional to do the staging work for them.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Sales, Real Estate, Staging

The Most Popular Cities For Relocating To Get A Better Deal On A Home

October 9, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many people are looking to buy homes, not across the street, not somewhere else in town, but in other parts of the country. The motivator for this is that there are significant differences in the median prices for home sales in different parts of America. This is not a result of the places being undesirable.

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

New FHA Financing Available For Condo Buyers That Has A Low Down Payment

October 8, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Condominium owners and buyers have previously been at a disadvantage when trying to use the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) support to get a home mortgage. Single-family homes could get better FHA mortgage deals than condominiums. In October 2019, this changes.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Financing Options, Market Trends, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 7th, 2019

October 7, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending, and labor reports on public and private sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly reports on new jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released.

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

Top Tips For Having A Home That Is Also Your Office

October 4, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Telecommuting has significantly changed the housing market. More people than ever before are working from home. Younger people are especially likely to do this and become part of what is called the “gig” economy. Many are working as freelancers or starting online businesses.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Office, Home Staging Tips, Real Estate

More Home Loan Options Now Available For Borrowers With Bad Credit

October 3, 2019 by Robby Oakes

For a long time after the real estate housing crisis in 2008, buyers with a poor credit history had a difficult time finding mortgage financing. It was a problem that trapped those seeking to buy a home because so many lost their homes from the inability to pay their mortgages.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Financing Options, Mortgage

How To Create A Home-Buying Partnership

October 2, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Many want to have a home, yet find it difficult to afford one by themselves. Some people are forming home-buying partnerships to buy a home and live in it together. Here are some considerations for those interested in forming a home-buying partnership.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Purchase, Market Trends, Real Estate

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