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Millennials Are Finding Home Buying Overwhelming

June 13, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Many millennials find home buying overwhelming due to a variety of factors such as high housing prices, student loan debt, competition from investors, economic uncertainty, and a lack of knowledge about the home-buying process. These challenges can make it difficult for millennials to save enough money for a down payment, find a suitable property, and navigate the complex process of buying a home.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Millennials, New Home, Real Estate

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic news included results from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims.

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

Will Pre-Approval for a Mortgage Hurt My Credit Score?

June 9, 2023 by Robby Oakes

To understand how pre-approval affects your credit, we need to discuss credit inquiries. When you apply for credit, such as a loan or credit card, the lender typically pulls your credit report to assess your creditworthiness. These inquiries are categorized as either “hard” or “soft.”

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Pre-Approval

Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors

June 8, 2023 by Robby Oakes

One of the stresses of moving to a new area is giving up the familiarity that you have with your old neighbors and starting from scratch. Whether you’ve just moved to a different locale or you’re planning to relocate in the near future, there are some easy ways that you can make a home of your new neighborhood right from the start.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Moving Tips

What You Need To Know About Your Home Appraisal And Your Mortgage

June 7, 2023 by Robby Oakes

When buying a home, there are certain steps a buyer should go through before the home sale is official. First the buyer makes the offer, then the offer is accepted.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Appraisal, Mortgage, Value

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