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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 12, 2022

December 12, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic reports included preliminary monthly readings on inflation and consumer sentiment along with weekly reporting on mortgage rates and jobless claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

December 9, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner’s insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that’s at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

A Step-by-Step Guide to Refinancing a Traditional Mortgage to a FHA Mortgage

December 8, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Refinancing a mortgage can provide a homeowner with many benefits, and many are interested in refinancing their traditional mortgage into an FHA mortgage to take advantage of low interest rates. Depending on the specific circumstances, this step may lower the monthly payment, reduce interest charges, adjust the loan term so that it is more beneficial for achieving financial goals and more.

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

5 Ways That a Mortgage Can Be a Huge Benefit to Your Financial Future

December 6, 2022 by Robby Oakes

For many people, investing in a house is one of the most important purchases they will make in their lifetime. However, alongside having the comfort of your own home, there are many financial benefits associated with buying in. If you’re currently perusing the market for opportunities, here are some reasons to consider investing a little sooner.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgages and Credit

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 5, 2022

December 5, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on home prices, inflation, and data on public and private-sector jobs. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

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

Understanding ‘PITI’ and What Goes in to Your Monthly Payments

December 2, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Ask any friend or family member that owns a home and they will share that it takes a bit of management to keep all the expenses under control. Let’s explore the concept of PITI and why it is vital to have a clear picture of how much your home is costing you each month.

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

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

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