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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 17, 2015

August 17, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports related to housing were few and far between other than weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Freddie Mac, Jobless Claims, National Assoication of Realtors

House Hunting in a New City? Three Ways to Determine Which Neighborhoods Are Up and Coming

August 14, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re moving to a new city and you’re looking for an affordable home in a nice neighborhood, one great way to get a fantastic home without paying sky-high prices is by choosing a home in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Communities that are starting to gentrify make it easy to find an affordable home, especially if you buy before the prices start to rise.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Neighborhoods and Communities

Five Required Mortgage Closing Costs – And A Few Tips On How To Minimize Them

August 13, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Mortgages are expensive, and closing costs only add to the financial burden that homebuyers face. But with a little knowledge, you can pinpoint places to save on your mortgage closing costs and keep more money in your pocket. When you’re negotiating your next mortgage, use these tips to reduce required closing costs and keep more of your hard-earned money.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

Real Estate Terminology 101: What Exactly Is A “Buyer’s Market”?

August 12, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’ve been following the real estate and mortgage industry for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the phrase “buyer’s market” at some point. And although the meaning may seem apparent, it takes some study to understand what actually constitutes a buyer’s market. Who decides whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market? What’s the threshold for deciding between the two? Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Tips

Will Missing Mortgage Payments Impact My FICO Score? Yes – and Here’s How

August 11, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re like most homeowners, you probably believe that one missed mortgage payment won’t have a noticeable impact on your FICO score. People get behind now and then, and besides, you’ve been faithfully making payments on time for years. How bad could it be?

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

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