Do You Have Enough Of A Down Payment Saved Up?

June 15, 2021

If you are planning on purchasing a home in the near future, you need to make sure you have enough money saved up. While there are a lot of expenses that go along with purchasing a home, the biggest expense is the down payment.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on job openings, inflation, and consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

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How to Market Your Home as the Perfect Rental or Investment Property

June 11, 2021

In some cases, it is advantageous for a homeowner to position a home as a great rental property or investment property, but this requires the right strategy.

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Photography Tricks To Watch Out For When Buying A Home Online

June 10, 2021

With COVID and social distancing keeping people apart, buying a home unseen in person has become a real challenge. Digital tools and online presentations of homes for sale have ramped up in response, making it possible to see properties with both static images/photos and with “360 degree” views or interactive walkthroughs. However, these are not real-time images of the home itself. They are professionally-developed representations of a property, and a lot of software work goes into making those images marketing ready.

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How Much Will Your Child Tax Credit Be?

June 9, 2021

There are millions of homeowners that are parents waiting for their advance child tax credits to arrive; however, they might not be sure exactly how much money they are going to get. This makes it difficult to set a budget.

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Understanding Appraisals and What to Do If Your Home Doesn’t Appraise for Its Purchase Price

June 8, 2021

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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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 7, 2021

June 7, 2021

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on construction spending and public and private-sector employment data. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

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The Pros and Cons of Paying Your Mortgage Bi-weekly Vs. Monthly

June 4, 2021

When applying for a new mortgage or after closing, many will have the option to choose between a single monthly mortgage payment or smaller bi-weekly payments. There are benefits and drawbacks associated with both options, and some personal financial considerations may need to be reviewed in order to make a decision that is best for the individual.

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In The Current Housing Market, Prospective Buyers Must Remain Patient

June 3, 2021

The housing market has been through many ups and downs during the past 12 months. Now, buyers are facing a unique challenge as they try to find the right house in the perfect seller’s market. Right now, real estate is extremely competitive, as low inventory has continued for several months.

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Case Shiller: Home Prices Rise at Fastest Pace Since 2005

June 2, 2021

March readings for S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Indices rose to their highest level since 2005 in March. National home prices rose by 13.20 percent year-over-year as compared to February’s reading of 12.00 percent growth. The Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index reported average year-over-year home price gains of 13.30 percent in March. Phoenix, Arizona continued to lead the 20-City Index with a year-over-year home price growth of 20 percent. San Diego, California followed with home price growth of 19.10 percent; Seattle, Washington reported year-over-year home price growth of 18.30 percent.

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