Curious About Homeowners’ Association (HOA) Fees? Here’s What You Need to Know

Posted OnJan 25, 2018
If you are thinking of buying a condominium or a home that is part of a planned community, you have likely come across the term "homeowners' association" or HOA. In short, the HOA is a coalition of local homeowners who have banded together to manage the needs of the local community. Let's explore the concept of the homeowners' association, why they charge fees and what you can expect from your HOA if you buy a home that is part of one.
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NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Drops in January

Posted OnJan 24, 2018
Homebuilder confidence in housing market conditions dipped two points in January; ongoing challenges including labor shortages and materials costs were cited by the National Association of Home Builders, which provides monthly readings on home builder sentiment. Three component readings of the Housing Market Index declined by one point each. Readings for current sales conditions, housing market conditions for the next six months and for buyer traffic within new single-family housing developments were 79, 78 and 54 respectively.
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Selling Your Home to Millennials? 3 Tips That Will Help You Get the Sale Closed

Posted OnJan 23, 2018
Are you thinking of selling your home this year? If so, you are almost certainly going to interact with millennial homebuyers. This generation numbers around 80 million and are the fastest-growing consumer demographic in the country. As their earning power continues to increase, millennials are now turning their attention to real estate. In today's post, we'll share three tips that you can use to help make your listing more attractive to younger millennial homebuyers.
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How Much Is the Right Amount to Commit to Your Down Payment? Let’s Take a Look

Posted OnJan 19, 2018
Are you thinking about buying a new house or apartment? If you are going to take out mortgage financing, one consideration you will have is your down payment, which is the amount you pay up front in cash to cover some of the purchase cost. Let's consider a few points that will help you to decide how much is the right amount for your down payment.
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On Time, Every Time: How Being Late on Monthly Payments Can Affect Your Mortgage

Posted OnJan 18, 2018
Are you the type of person that struggles with remembering to pay their bills on time? You're not alone. People across the country regularly submit late monthly payments, inflicting terrible damage to their credit. Let's take a quick look at how paying your monthly payments late can have a negative impact on your mortgage.
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Buying a New Home in a Hot Real Estate Market? Here Are 4 Tips You Will Need to Be Successful

Posted OnJan 17, 2018
Are you in the market for a new house? In a buyer's market, finding and closing on a beautiful home can seem very easy. However, if you are shopping when the market is hot, you may end up fighting bidding wars and losing your dream home to a competing buyer. Let's take a look at four tips that you will need to be successful when house hunting in a hot local real estate market.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 16, 2018

Posted OnJan 16, 2018
Consumer prices fell from November's reading of 0.40 percent growth to o.10 percent growth in December, which matched expectations. The Core Consumer Price Index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, dropped to 0.30 percent from November's growth rate of 0.40 percent. Analysts expected a Core CPI reading of 0.20 percent for December.
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Looking to Buy a Home in 2018 and Don’t Know Where to Start? Here’s a Few Tips

Posted OnJan 12, 2018
Are you a renter that has become tired of paying someone else's mortgage and not building any equity? Or a homeowner who has a growing family and is in need of more space? Whatever the case, if you are in the market for a new home there is no time like the present. Let's explore a few tips that will help you to prepare for the home buying experience.
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Stuck in a Bidding War? 3 Ways to Win Without Busting Through Your Mortgage Approval Amount

Posted OnJan 11, 2018
Are you making an offer on a new home in a hot housing market? If so, one possibility is that you are going to end up bidding against other buyers who are looking to buy the same home. Unfortunately, in some cases bidding wars are inevitable, and they can be a significant source of stress. Let's take a look at three ways that you can win a bidding war without having to spend more than you can afford.
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