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Down Payment Money Saving Mistakes

March 1, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Are you saving up money for a down payment? Saving money to put down on a home is always a smart idea, but there are right ways and wrong ways to go about it. Understanding how to best save for a down payment will go a long way toward ensuring you’re ready when you finally find the house of your dreams.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Budget, Down Payment, Real Estate

8 Ways To Maintain A Great Credit Score

February 28, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Having an excellent credit score is very useful. The following are some tips on how to maintain a superb credit score.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Budget, Credit Score, Mortgage

Case-Shiller: December Home Price Growth Slowest in 4 Years

February 27, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported the slowest rate of U.S. home price growth since November 2014. According to the 20-City Home Price Index, Home prices grew by 4.20 percent year-over-year and were 0.20 percent higher in December as compared to November. The 20-City Home Price Index fell short of analysts’ expected gain of 4.80 percent year-over-year. Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index reported home prices increased 4.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Case Shiller, Market Conditions, Marketing Trends

Managing Finances Before Applying For A Mortgage

February 26, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Are you planning on using a mortgage to help cover the cost of a new home? If so, you will want to prepare your finances and figure out how you will manage all those wallet-draining monthly expenses. Let’s take a look at how to run a quick financial health check to ensure you are ready to apply for a mortgage.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 25th, 2019

February 25, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings on homebuilder confidence in housing market conditions, minutes of January’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, and existing home sales reported by the National Association of Realtors(R). Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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

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