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Not so Fast: 3 Reasons Why You Might Want to Avoid Paying Off Your Mortgage Early

December 15, 2016 by Robby Oakes

The burden of debt, especially when it comes to the high price tag of a home, can be a significant worry to many people. Whether you’ve recently come into money or you’re working hard to bump up your monthly mortgage payments, here are some reasons you may want to hold off on paying it off too quickly.

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

Self-Employed? Here’s What You’ll Need to Get a Mortgage Approval

December 14, 2016 by Robby Oakes

There’s a lot of flexibility and personal freedom associated with self-employment that can be a great benefit to your lifestyle and your pocketbook. If you’ve recently become self-employed or have been in the game for a while, here are some things you may want to consider before submitting your mortgage application.

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

Winter’s Coming: Learn How to Prepare Your Plants, Trees and Other Landscaping

December 13, 2016 by Robby Oakes

From the approaching holiday season to the New Year, there are a lot of things to prepare for when it comes to the winter. If you’re wondering how to ready your trees, your plants and your yard, here are some tips for saving your vegetation until the springtime.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 12, 2016

December 12, 2016 by Robby Oakes

As 2017 winds down, analysts are forecasting economic developments for 2017. Forbes identified three indicators that the U.S. housing market has recovered. Mortgage rates rose again last week; jobless claims fell and consumer sentiment jumped rose five points. The details:

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates

Home Equity Tips: 3 Upgrades That Will Make Your House Worth More When You Sell

December 9, 2016 by Robby Oakes

It’s likely that your house is your biggest asset, so when it comes time to sell it you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize your profit. Let’s take a look at 3 top upgrades that will make your house worth more when you sell.

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Selling a Home, Upgrades and Renovations

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