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Buying a Home This Fall? Here’s How Your Choice of Neighborhood Will Impact Your Mortgage

October 15, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re planning to buy a home in the next few months, you’ll want to ensure you choose a great neighborhood to live in – not just because it can improve your quality of life, but also because it can help you get a mortgage.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Neighborhoods and Communities

How Much Should You Budget for Closing Costs? Let’s Take a Look

October 14, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably trying to budget for all of the expenses that come with a home purchase. After all, the asking price isn’t necessarily the entire amount that you’ll pay – there are other expenses that will factor in to the final price. One such expense is your closing costs.

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

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 13, 2015

October 13, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Minutes and Weekly Jobless Claims. Also, the new mortgage TRID rules went into effect. Here are the details:

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Freddie Mac, Market Outlook, TRID, unemployment claims

Looking for an Eco-friendly Upgrade? Try These Easy Ways to Save Water Around the Home

October 9, 2015 by Robby Oakes

While there are many simple tricks for saving water that will make you feel better about your environmental footprint, here are a few easy upgrades that will make that saving a little more automatic.

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

Real Estate Investing: Why Buying a Condo in a Ski Resort Area Can Be a Great Investment

October 8, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The decision to invest in real estate can be one rife with risk, but if you’re ready to take this type of step into the investment market, you might be wondering where to begin. While upcoming neighborhoods and university areas may always be a place where investment is a viable idea, here are some reasons it can be a boon to consider a resort condo.

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

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