Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You?

September 19, 2018

Imagine the bank depositing monthly premiums into your account instead of you writing a mortgage check. That’s basically how a reverse mortgage works.

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3 Key Advantages Of Listing Your House This Fall

September 18, 2018

Homeowners looking to maximize their return on investment often want to know what season best achieves that goal. Getting near or full asking price can be influenced by a wide range of factors, including market trends, inventory and interest rates to name a few.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 17th, 2018

September 17, 2018

Last week’s economic news included readings on consumer credit, inflation and consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

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Mistakes Seasoned Home Buyers Often Make

September 14, 2018

It’s not uncommon today to move several times during adulthood, whether across town or across the country. Seasoned home buyers have been through the real estate process, often more than once. However, even if the home purchase has become routine, there are mistakes that can be avoided.

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Real Estate Remains A Strong Wealth Management Investment

September 13, 2018

A young long-haul trucker driver once took an elder’s advice and invested all of his money into real estate. Even though he was seldom at home to enjoy the fruits of his labor, he hired a property management company to handle the properties. The advice that stuck with the driver was simple. “They’re not making any more of it, land that is.”

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What To Ask About How Loan Application Data Is Kept Private

September 12, 2018

After hackers breached Equifax and stole vital financial records of 145 million Americans, people have a right to be afraid of disclosing personal information. That’s why it’s imperative that lending institutions to do everything in their power to protect your privacy.

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Want To Buy A Home? Here’s How You Can Save Your Own Down Payment

September 11, 2018

Burdensome student loan debt and a penchant for purchasing new electronics by 20- and 30-somethings can make saving up for a down payment on a home seem impossible. But Millennials and other potential home buyers may be surprised to discover that previous generations had money-saving challenges of their own.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 10th, 2018

September 10, 2018

Last week’s economic news included readings on construction spending, along with public and private-sector jobs growth. The national unemployment rate, weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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Creative Storage Tips When Downsizing Your Home

September 7, 2018

Downsizing at any stage of life can offer multiple benefits. Less square footage may come with a smaller price tag and usually means less space to clean. However, when downsizing a home, there’s usually the question of what to do with everything. That’s when creative storage ideas become essential.

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4 Things You Should Know About Conventional Mortgage Rates

September 6, 2018

Securing the best conventional mortgage rate possible can pose a challenge for even veteran property buyers.

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