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Recently Lost Your Job? 3 Tips for Managing Your Mortgage When You’re Out of Work

July 21, 2017 by Robby Oakes

The financial responsibility of a monthly mortgage payment can be stressful on its own, but you may be even more concerned about your home investment if you’ve recently lost your job. Fortunately, there are some things you can do and places you can turn if you’re not yet certain where your next paycheck will come from. If you’re struggling with newfound unemployment, here are some important steps to take.

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

$100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100

July 20, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re trying to improve the look of your home or are getting ready to put it on the market, the idea of renovations can seem like a significant financial burden to take on. Fortunately, there are a variety of easy solutions for improving the look of your home without all the added expense. If you’re wondering how you can spend $100 wisely, look no further than the following upgrading tips.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

NAHB: Builder Confidence in Market Conditions Dips in July

July 19, 2017 by Robby Oakes

According to the National Association of Home Builders, July builder sentiment dipped to an index reading of 64 as compared to June’s revised reading of 66, the original reading was 67. Analysts expected the reading for July to increase to 68. Builders cited increasing lumber prices as a concern affecting builders’ outlook on housing market conditions for new single-family homes. Any reading over 50 for the NAHB Housing Market Index indicates that more builders than fewer are positive about housing market conditions, but July’s reading was the lowest in eight months. NAHB said that home builder confidence in market condition “remains strong.”

Filed Under: Home Values Tagged With: Homes Sales

Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle

July 18, 2017 by Robby Oakes

It has never been more popular to live a “green” lifestyle and develop sustainable living practices that will help out the planet. While you may be used to recycling cardboard boxes and giving away your old hand-me-down clothes, there are probably a few household items you didn’t even know you could recycle! If you’re wondering what to do with some of your old, used items, here are a few things that may be ready for re-use.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 17, 2017

July 17, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Economic reports released last week included readings on inflation, core inflation, and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s testimony. Mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released as usual along with a monthly report on consumer sentiment.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

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