Blog Archives - Page 20 of 88

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 30th, 2018

Posted OnApr 30, 2018

Last week's economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, new and existing home sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims.

Blog, Finance and Mortgage, Financial Reports, Home Mortgage, Housing Market, Market Statistics, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Read More

How Do You Tell If A Neighborhood Is The Right One To Settle In?

Posted OnApr 27, 2018

Choosing the perfect home to settle in can be a tough decision. You have to weigh in on many factors including price, size, features and amenities, number of bedrooms and baths, design, and so on. However, all these factors are not enough to give you a great home ownership experience if you fall into the wrong neighborhood.

Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Housing Market, Real Estate, Real Estate Tips Read More

The Basic Facts About Short Sales

Posted OnApr 26, 2018

As a potential home buyer, you are probably familiar with what a typical sale looks like. You probably also have a basic understanding of what a foreclosure is and how it works. Another type of sale that may be less understood is called a short sale.

Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Mortgage, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Real Estate Read More

Should You Pay Discount Points When You Get Your Mortgage?

Posted OnApr 25, 2018

One of the challenges you will face when deciding how much money to put down on your new home is whether to put down a larger down payment or to take a bit of money from your down payment and use it to buy "discount points" to lower your interest rate.

Blog, Finance and Mortgage, Financial Reports, Home Mortgage, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates Read More

Thinking About Buying A Fixer-Upper? Know These Top Resources To Make The Most Profit

Posted OnApr 24, 2018

If your financial situation is limited, yet you're handy with a hammer and nails, then purchasing a fixer-upper home can be an attractive option. Fixer-uppers typically require a bevy of updates and repairs to bring the home up to current market conditions. Because of this, the listing price is often considerably less than a move-in ready home. Your trusted real estate professional can help you find the best projects to buy and sell.

Around the Home, Blog, Home Maintenance, Home Updates/Remodels, Real Estate Tips Read More

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 23rd, 2018

Posted OnApr 23, 2018

Last week's economic reports included readings on builder confidence, housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

Blog, Finance and Mortgage, Financial Reports, Home Mortgage, Housing Market, Market Statistics, Mortgage, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Read More

Steps To Take To Prepare Your Home For Sale

Posted OnApr 20, 2018

Once you have decided that you want to put your home up for sale, you should start taking the steps necessary to get it ready to go on the market. While some homes may be almost picture perfect and ready for a showing, there are others that may need some work.

Blog, Home Maintenance, Home Seller Tips, Home Updates/Remodels, Real Estate Tips Read More

Manage These 3 Items Before Applying For A Mortgage

Posted OnApr 19, 2018

GMortgage lenders weigh the risk of getting their principal and interest paid back by looking at the qualities of the prospective borrrower. And due to the amount of money being requested and lent to purchase homes, those requirements can become daunting.

Blog, Finance and Mortgage, Home Buyer Tips, Home Mortgage, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Real Estate Tips Read More

Solar Roof Panels: A Mainstream Option For Homeowners?

Posted OnApr 18, 2018

Do rooftop solar panels add value to a home, and are they cost-effective in terms of energy savings? The short answer is yes, say the experts. Although more than a million U.S. homes boasted solar panels in 2016, the percentage of solar-equipped households is still miniscule.

Around the Home, Blog, Home Updates/Remodels, Real Estate Read More

Best Tax Deductible Home Improvements for Homeowners

Posted OnApr 17, 2018

Before delving into tax-deductible home improvements, it's important to understand that these tax deductions won't be applied immediately. In most cases, homeowners can only benefit, tax-wise, from their home renovations later, when they sell their home.