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Assessing Your ‘Debt-to-Income Ratio’ and Why This Number Matters When Getting a Mortgage

July 22, 2015 by Robby Oakes

For those who are looking to buy a home soon, keep in mind that the Debt-to-Income ratio of the borrower plays a huge role in the approval of your mortgage application. A low DTI may make it easier for the lender and the underwriter to justify making a loan to the borrower.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Debt To Income Ratio, Mortgage Approval, Mortgage Loan Information

Seeking the Perfect Summer Home Improvement Project? It’s Time for an Inground Pool

July 21, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The warmer summer months provide homeowners with the ideal conditions for making improvements to their property, and many will want to put installing an in-ground swimming pool at the top of their list of improvement ideas.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 20, 2015

July 20, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included an encouraging report from the National Association of Home Builders, whose housing market index held steady with a reading of 60 in July. This was the 13th consecutive month for readings over 50, which indicate that more builders are confident about housing markets than those who are not. July’s reading was noteworthy as it was the highest since November 2005 prior to the recession.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Freddie Mac, Housing Starts, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady

July 17, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Home builder confidence remained steady at the highest reading in almost ten years according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for July.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Housing Market Index, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders

House Hunting? Watch for These 5 Red Flags when Viewing Potential New Homes

July 16, 2015 by Robby Oakes

While there are specific factors that buyers may be searching for in a new home, there are also a few warning signs that home buyers should keep their eyes open for. The following are among the top red flags that may serve as warning signs.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Home Inspections

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