Master the Autumn Home Buying Season With Our Guide to Finding Local Real Estate Bargains

Posted OnOct 26, 2016
Most people have a good idea of the neighborhood they want to purchase a new home in. The problem is finding a great deal in the area, especially if it's a neighborhood that's very popular. Thinking outside the box and avoiding the standard real estate listings can result in some bargain properties for sale that most people are completely unaware of.
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Understanding Appraisals and What to Do If Your Home Doesn’t Appraise for Its Purchase Price

Posted OnOct 20, 2016
It can be a bit of a surprise if your home turns out to be valued at less than the purchase price offered, but this is the type of thing that can occur in an appraisal situation. While this can change everything from your contract to the amount of your down payment, if your home has been appraised at less than you envisioned, here are some options you may want to consider.
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Buy Your Home Today: Understanding Why It’s a Bad Idea to Try and Time the Mortgage Market

Posted OnOct 18, 2016
It's often the case that people will opt to postpone home ownership until the best rates are available or it's a more stable investment, but in an ever-shifting market it may not be the best decision to put such a sizeable investment off. Here are some reasons you may want to start putting your time into searching for a home.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 17, 2016

Posted OnOct 17, 2016
Job openings were lower in August after hitting an all-time high in July according to the federal government. Job openings fell to 5.44 million in August as compared to July's reading of 5.83 million job openings, Job openings reached 5.31 million in August of 2015. Job quits were unchanged in August with a reading of 3.0 million quits; the quits rate was 2.20 percent. There were 5.4 million hires in August as compared to 5.8 million hires in July. The hiring rate held steady at 3.60 percent.
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