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3 Key Reasons Why Buying Your First Home Is Like Planning a Wedding

December 6, 2016 by Robby Oakes

You may not see the connection right away, but buying a home and planning a wedding are two experiences that require certain skills and challenge you in similar ways. Check out the three key similarities in this post.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 5, 2016

December 5, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news was plentiful with releases on Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and pending home sales. Readings on government and private sector jobs created, the national unemployment rate and weekly readings on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey were also released.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

Should You Pay Your Mortgage Bi-weekly or Monthly? Let’s Take a Look

December 2, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Most homeowners look at their monthly mortgage payment as their largest cost per month, and something they must do to maintain a good credit history. However, you may have heard of bi-weekly mortgage payments and their ability to lower your debt load and help you pay off your mortgage more quickly.

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

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Mixed for September

December 1, 2016 by Robby Oakes

September’s 20-City Housing Market Index from Case-Shiller showed signs that rapidly rising home prices in some metro areas may be losing momentum. San Francisco, California, posted a month-to-month reading of -0.40 percent and a year-over-year reading of 5.70 percent. Home prices stayed flat in Seattle Washington from August to September, but posted the highest home price gain of 11.00 percent year-over-year. Slowing home price growth in high-demand areas suggest that affordability concerns are impacting rapid gains in home prices seen in recent years.

Filed Under: Housing Market Tagged With: Housing Market

Let’s Talk Basements: How to Finish Your Basement so It Adds Value to Your Home

November 30, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Are you on the hunt for home renovations that will boost usability and value? Look no further than that unfinished basement. In this article, we’ll show you how to turn that dusty cave into an amazing new living space.

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

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