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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

Mortgage 101: How Interest-Only Mortgages Work and Why They’re A Good Solution for Some Buyers

November 15, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an experienced real estate investor, if you are planning to borrow funds to buy a home you will want to choose the right mortgage product. In today’s blog post we’ll explore how interest-only mortgages work and why they’re the perfect choice for some homebuyers.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 14, 2022

November 14, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on monthly and year-over-year inflation and the University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

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

The Benefits of Using a Veterans (VA) Loan To Purchase Your Home

November 11, 2022 by Robby Oakes

U.S. military veterans have opportunities to enjoy some richly-deserved benefits in other aspects of their lives, including some special options for financing their homes. VA loans may give active military personnel, retired veterans, and sometimes surviving family members of veterans the ability to purchase homes that might not prove available to them through more conventional mortgage loans.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Loan, VA, Veterans

Considering a New Home Next Year? Start Now and Get a Jump on Improving Your Credit Score

November 10, 2022 by Robby Oakes

With the new year right around the corner, that leaves you with precious little time to get your finances in order. Let’s explore a few tips that will help you get a jump on improving your credit score before the end of the year.

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

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