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Looking for a Fun DIY Project This Spring? How to Plant Your Own Vegetable Garden

April 10, 2015 by Robby Oakes

When spring arrives, many people want to spend more time outdoors enjoying the fresh air and warmer temperatures. While you could lounge in a chair with a good book, you may find it more enjoyable to plant your own vegetable garden.

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

FOMC Minutes: Housing Market Stable But Slow

April 9, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The minutes of the March meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) were released Tuesday and included a staff review of current economic conditions. The minutes noted that while labor markets continued to grow, inflation to the Fed’s target rate of 2.00 percent was impeded by dropping fuel prices. The Committee noted that expectations for longer-term inflation remained stable.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, FOMC, Housing Market

First-time Real Estate Investor? Here Are 3 Helpful Tips That Will Get You Started

April 8, 2015 by Robby Oakes

As a first time real estate investor, you may be excited to start searching for a property to invest in. However, be sure to consider the following helpful tips to make your search more successful.

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

How Does Making Lump Sum Payments Affect Your Mortgage? Let’s Take a Look

April 7, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Periodically, many homeowners will receive a rather sizable amount of extra cash. This may be from a bonus from your employer, a refund on your tax return, a financial gift from a relative or something else altogether. Before you make your decision about how to spend your money, consider what impact your lump sum payment will have on your mortgage.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 6, 2015

April 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Mortgage rates ticked upward for fixed rate loans and were unchanged for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages according to Freddie Mac. Weekly jobless claims were lower in spite of slower job growth reports.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Freddie Mac, Jobless Claims, Market Outlook

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