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The Pros and Cons of Putting in More Than 20 Percent as a Down Payment on Your New Home

April 21, 2015 by Robby Oakes

One of the most common questions home buyers ask today relates to how much money they need to put down on a home. There are several points to consider to determine if making a larger down payment is right for your financial situation.

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

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

April 20, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included the NAHB Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, and Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage rates. Other news included the weekly jobless claims report and consumer sentiment for April.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Freddie Mac, Housing Market Index, Market Outlook

Pre-sale Painting: Color Combinations to Use – and Avoid – when Painting Your Home

April 17, 2015 by Robby Oakes

You have a rainbow of possibilities for your space when preparing your home for sale, but you want to choose colors that will have broad or universal appeal to buyers and that will showcase your home in the best possible light.

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

Home Builder Confidence Rises in April

April 16, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that April’s Housing Market Index rose from a reading of 52 in March to 56 for April. This is in line with warmer weather and the peak home buying season in spring and summer. Readings over 50 indicate that more builders view market conditions as positive as those who do not. NAHB members cited lower mortgage rates and better labor market conditions as reasons they expect more home buyers to enter the market.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Housing Market Index, NAHB

You Ask, We Answer: How Often Should I Refinance the Mortgage on My House?

April 15, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Refinancing a home mortgage can provide you with an incredible range of benefits. These include everything from reducing your mortgage term and lowering your payments to helping you more effectively build equity or pulling equity out to use for beneficial purposes.

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

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