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Pay Your Mortgage Off Faster With These Money-Smart Strategies

Posted OnOct 04, 2017

As with any loan or line of credit, there are benefits to getting your mortgage paid down. You'll pay less in interest, potentially saving thousands over the repayment period. Moreover, you'll own your home outright that much quicker. Let's explore four money-smart strategies that will help you to pay your mortgage off faster.

Speed up Your Mortgage Closing Process With This Handy Four-step Guide

Posted OnOct 03, 2017

Are you in the market for a new house or apartment? If you are financing the purchase by taking out a mortgage, you'll want to know how to make this transaction run as smooth as possible. In today's article, we'll share a quick four-step guide to speeding up the mortgage closing process.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 2, 2017

Posted OnOct 02, 2017

Last week's economic reports included Case-Shiller's Home Price Indices, readings on new and pending home sales and Freddie Mac 's weekly mortgage rates report. Weekly jobless claims and reports on inflation and core inflation were also released.

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Let’s Talk Buyer Qualification: How to Ensure You Sell Your Home to the Right Buyer

Posted OnSep 29, 2017

Are you listing your home for sale? If so, it is time to get ready to meet with buyers and their real estate agents. And while you surely want to sell your home as quickly as possible, you will also want to do your homework to make sure you're selling to the right person. Let's explore the process of buyer qualification and why it's important to do a little digging into potential buyers of your home.

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Baby on the Way? Learn How to Child-proof Your Home so Your Baby Is Safe From Harm

Posted OnSep 28, 2017

Do you have a baby on the way? If so, you are likely already wondering how you are supposed to make your home safe from harm. The good news is that with a little work, you'll be able to make your house or apartment that much safer. Let's take a look at how you can child-proof your home in under a few hours.

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Case-Shiller: Home Prices Higher in July, Home Prices May Have Peaked

Posted OnSep 27, 2017

Case-Shiller reported higher sales of new homes for July; the national reading for new home sales increased by 0.10 percent to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 5.90 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index rose by 0.20 percent to 5.80 percent on a seasonally adjusted annual basis.

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5 Key Maintenance Tasks to Prepare Your Home for the Winter

Posted OnSep 26, 2017

The days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping and the kids are heading back to school. The approach of autumn means that winter is just around the corner. The question is - is your home ready? Break out your checklist and let's run through five key maintenance tasks that will get your home prepared to face the winter.

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Understanding the Differences Between ‘Prequalified’ And ‘Preapproved’ For a Mortgage

Posted OnSep 22, 2017

Are you in the market for a new home? If you are going to rely on mortgage financing to cover some of the purchase cost, you will need to start the application process as soon as possible. However, what if you just need to know how much you will be able to borrow so you can start finding homes in your price range?

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The Quick and Easy Guide to Finding the Best Real Estate Agent to Sell Your Home

Posted OnSep 21, 2017

Is it time to move on from your house, townhouse or condo? If a sale is in your near future, you will want to start looking for a professional selling agent or broker to help manage the process. Let's take a look at our quick and easy guide to finding the best real estate agent to handle your home sale.

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NAHB: Builder Confidence Dips on Hurricane Damage

Posted OnSep 20, 2017

Home builders had less confidence in housing market conditions in September. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, builders worried that ongoing shortages of construction labor and materials would worsen. NAHB Chairman Granger MacDonald said that concerns over labor and building materials were "intensified," but said that builder confidence was expected to return to high readings once rebuilding is underway.