What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 23rd, 2019

December 23, 2019

Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on housing markets; the National Association of Realtors(R) released data on sales of previously-owned homes and the Commerce Department released readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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The Most Commonly Searched Household How-To Remedies

December 20, 2019

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibility. Many of the responsibilities that people think about involve home maintenance. There are few things that frustrate a homeowner more than having repair and maintenance bills come up. At the same time, it is important to address these properly.

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Culture Clash: Why Boomers Are Moving Back to Big Cities

December 19, 2019

“Baby Boomers,” defined as people who were born between 1946-1964, are the wealthiest generation to ever retire, as well as the largest. According to U.S. Census Bureau projections, the population of people 65 and older will increase by 36% between 2013-2023 and is expected to outnumber children by 2034 — for the first time in U.S. history.

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The Risks And The Rewards Of Buying Homes In An ‘As-Is’ Condition

December 18, 2019

When considering buying a home in an “as-is” condition, the buyer takes all the risk of anything needed to bring the property back up to current building codes and make it ready for occupation or re-sale. There can be bargains in as-is properties if you know how to hunt for one.

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How Growing, Multi-Generational Families Impact Home Design And Financing

December 17, 2019

There has been a surge in families who have multiple generations living together. In many cultures, children take care of their parents as they age. This is done in an effort to repay the parents for raising them during their childhood.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 16th, 2019

December 16, 2019

Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation and retail sales; the Federal Reserve released its post-meeting statement from its Federal Open Market Committee. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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3 Traps First-Time Homebuyers Fall Into — And How To Avoid Them

December 13, 2019

When someone purchases their first home, this is a significant step. There are a number of issues that people need to think about because purchasing a home is typically someone’s most significant investment.

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FOMC Statement: Fed Holds Steady On Its Interest Rate Range

December 12, 2019

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced its unanimous decision not to change to the current target federal funds range of 1.50 to 1.75 percent. The committee’s customary post-meeting statement said the decision not to change the Fed’s target range for federal funds was based on factors including a strong labor market, moderate economic growth, continued job growth, and low unemployment.

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How Much Do I Need To Start Investing In Real Estate?

December 11, 2019

It is important for everyone to diversify their investments and one of the assets that people often look toward is real estate. In a healthy market, real estate should appreciate in value.

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Can A Reverse Mortgage Impact Your Social Security Or Medicare Benefits?

December 10, 2019

One of the most common worries that people have is money. When it comes to those golden retirement years, many people worry about running out of money. At the same time, most people who reach their retirement years have a lot of equity in their home.

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