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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 17th, 2019

June 17, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation, retail sales and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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

Five Things to Do With a Windfall Other Than Spend it Right Away

June 14, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Perhaps you have won the lottery, received an inheritance, or cashed in one of your investments, and now you have a large sum of money you don’t know what to do with.

Although it is tempting to cruise around town in a brand new sports car it is important to think carefully about how to spend your newfound cash.

To give you some ideas on the smartest way to use your new wealth, here are five things to do with a windfall other than spend it right away:

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: Inheritance, investment, windfall

How To Buy A Bargain Home As A Short Sale

June 13, 2019 by Robby Oakes

A short sale is when the mortgage lender(s) agrees to sell the property for a lower amount than the loan-balance remaining.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Financing, Real Estate, Short Sale

What Is A Reverse Mortgage?

June 12, 2019 by Robby Oakes

A reverse mortgage is a way to use the equity value that built up in a home to improve the quality of life for those who have appropriate circumstances when they reach the retirement age of 62 or older. With a reverse mortgage, a person continues to live in their own home and retains the title to it but does not have to make any monthly reverse mortgage payments.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Equity, Financing, Mortgage

7 New Home Upgrades that Could Save Your Life

June 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

One of the best things about moving into a new home is personalizing it and really making it yours. From hanging wall art to arranging furniture to finding the perfect spot for your grandmother’s hand crocheted afghan, it’s a real joy to decorate.

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

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