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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 15, 2014
Although there were few scheduled economic events related to mortgages and housing, last week brought an article about housing projections for 2015. Other news included increased job openings along with lower than expected jobless claims and higher mortgage rates.
read moreDon't Be That Guy or Gal: 3 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Relationship with Your Real Estate Agent
In today’s blog post we’ll share three easy ways that you can ruin the trust and rapport that you’ve built with your real estate agent – and how to avoid doing so.
read moreTrying to Save on Your Closing Costs? Here Are Three Tips That Can Help Lower Them
Whether you’re about to close on a lovely new house for your growing family or a stylish beachfront condo so you can retire close to the ocean, one thing is certain: you’re going to face a variety of closing costs.
read moreYou Ask, We Answer: How to Choose Between Expanding Your Current Home and Buying a New One
Let’s take a quick look at a few questions that will help you to determine whether buying a new home or expanding your current home is the best choice when you’re in need of some extra space.
read moreLooking for Luxury? How to Upsize Your Next Home Without Upsizing Your Costs
Size matters when you are buying a new home. Whether you plan to expand your family, need more room for your stuff, or are concerned with resale value, you want to get the most space for your money.
read moreWhat's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 8, 2014
Last week’s economic reports related to housing and mortgages were few, but construction spending, the Fed’s Beige Book report, non-farm payrolls and the national unemployment report indicated trends for the end of the year.
read moreUnderstanding the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-qualification and a Pre-approval
If you’re in the market for a new home and you’ve been researching mortgages, you’ve likely come across the terms “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval”. While these terms are self-explanatory in some circumstances, they are quite different in regards to mortgage financing. In today’s blog post we’ll explain the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a pre-approval.
read moreWinter is Here: Prepare Your House with These Three Home Maintenance Tips
With colder temperatures starting you’ll need to spend an hour or two getting your home ready to deal with the possibility of harsher weather and below-freezing temperatures, depending on where you live. Let’s take a look at a few quick home maintenance tips that will help you get your house ready for the cold of winter.
read moreFirst Time Buyers: Understanding How Property Taxes Work and What You Can Expect to Pay
Are you about to buy a house or condo for the first time? In this blog post we’ll share how property taxes work and what you can expect to pay when you buy your new home.
read moreBuying an Investment Property? Here's How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue
Whether you’re buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you’re thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue.
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