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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 4, 2016

April 4, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic calendar was full of new releases including pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and construction spending. Labor related reports including ADP payrolls, federal Non-farm payrolls, and the national unemployment rate were also released along with reports on consumer confidence and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new unemployment claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Reports, Mortgage Rates

3 Budget-Friendly DIY Weekend Renovations to Step into Spring

April 1, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The springtime is often the best time of the year for cleaning up and getting rid of old items, but with its proximity to the winter months it can still be hard to commit to large-scale renovations. If you’re looking for some small fixes to give your home a seasonal boost, here are a few options that won’t take up a lot of time.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Home Upgrades, Weekend Renovations

Rookie Mistakes: Don’t Make These 4 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

March 31, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Buying your first home is exciting. Many young people view homeownership as the definitive mark of adulthood, the final milestone on a decades-long journey. And while becoming a homeowner is cause for celebration, you’ll want to ensure you keep your enthusiasm in check just a little while longer.

Keep a level head and you’ll easily avoid these common mistakes first-time buyers make.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Tips

Case-Shiller Report Shows Home Prices Rose in January

March 30, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Home prices were 5.70 percent higher year-over-year in January according to S&P Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index. Top year-over-year gains were posted by Portland, Oregon at 11.80 percent, San Francisco, California at 10.80 percent and Seattle Washington posted a year-over-year gain of 10.70 percent.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Prices, Pending Home Sales

The Top 5 Mortgage Calculators on the Web and the Pros and Cons of Each

March 29, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If you’re shopping for a great mortgage, you’ll want to use a mortgage calculator. Mortgage calculators keep getting more accurate and more complex, allowing you to explore the various details involved in a mortgage. Try one of these mortgage calculators to learn what you can expect.

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

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