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Boomerang Home Buyers: 4 Things to Consider Before Stepping Back into Homeownership

June 14, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’ve gone back to renting for the sake of money saving or recently downsized to a more compact space, the idea of owning a home can be a big responsibility that may require more than you’re willing to give. If you’re considering jumping back into the fold of home ownership, here are a few things to contemplate before re-entering the market.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 13, 2016

June 13, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news was highlighted by Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s speech in Philadelphia. Although Chair Yellen alluded to future Fed rate hikes, she did not specify when Fed policymakers would next raise the target federal funds rate.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Financial Reports, Mortgage Rates

The Pros and Cons of Mortgage Rate Locks

June 10, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If you’re just jumping into the game of home purchasing, you are likely considering all of your loan options and may even have heard the term mortgage lock. For those who don’t like to gamble, a mortgage rate lock can offer a bit of reassurance, but there are also some downsides to this type of protection. Before signing off on this, here are the details on rate locks so you can make an informed decision.

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

4 Negotiation Tips for Home Sellers

June 9, 2016 by Robby Oakes

When you’ve already placed your home on the market, it can seem like the stress is over once you’ve received the offer, but the buck doesn’t stop there. Instead of being caught off guard when the time comes to negotiate, consider these tips that will assist in making the sale.

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Refinancing to Pay for Renovations? Consider the VA’s Energy Efficient Mortgage Program

June 8, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Making renovations that are energy efficient is not just a great way to reduce energy output, but it’s also an effective way of decreasing monthly utility costs. It serves as a one-time investment that will save money in the long run.

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

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