Reverse Mortgages 101: How This Unique Financial Product Can Make Your Life Easier

November 8, 2016

If you’ve been in your home for a while and have considered other loan options, you may have heard the term reverse mortgage without being aware of how this product can benefit you. While this type of mortgage works for those who have a high amount of equity in their home, here are the details on reverse mortgages and how this product may work for you.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 7, 2016

November 7, 2016

Last week’s economic news included reports on inflation, construction spending, the Federal Reserve’s announcement regarding interest rates and several labor and employment related releases. Weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s survey of interest rates were also released.

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Buying a New Home? Use This Checklist to Ensure Your Finances Are in Order

November 4, 2016

Buying a home is a significant expense. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a first-time buyer or have experience. Unless you have a large pile of cash, you’ll need to ensure your finances are in order before closing. In this post we’ll explore four financial items you’ll want to check off before buying a new home.

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Understanding How Mortgage Amortization Works and How It Can Affect Your Future

November 3, 2016

Amortization may be a less-familiar term when it comes to the layman’s knowledge of buying a home, but knowing more about exactly what it means can go a long way towards a more secure financial future.

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Baby on the Way? Helpful Advice for Managing a Mortgage With Only One Parent Working

November 2, 2016

If you’re dealing with paying off your mortgage and going down to a one-income family, it can be complicated to determine how to financially swing it. While managing a mortgage on just one salary can be a challenge, there are a few simple things you can do to make it work.

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$500 Renovations That Will Boost Your Home’s Value and Speed Up Your Sale

November 1, 2016

The idea of home renovations when you’re selling your home can be unpopular because of the cost and time that can go into sprucing up a place you’re about to leave behind. However, making a few simple, economical touches can go a long way to capitalizing on your home’s value and making a difference in dollars.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 31, 2016

October 31, 2016

Last week’s economic reports included S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes, along with readings on new and pending home sales. Recurring weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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Dealing with Mice: Peppermint Oil, Dryer Sheets and Other Crazy Tricks to Try

October 28, 2016

There are things that everyone shares: the need for food, the search for love, and the intrusion of mice into our homes. But don’t despair! There are several ways to deter and remove mice.

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S&P Case-Shiller: Home Prices Gain in August

October 27, 2016

Home prices gained in August per the 20-City S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index. Analysts said that home values continue to expand in spite of challenges including low inventories of available homes and strict mortgage qualification requirements.

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First Time Home Buyers: 3 Essential Tips That You Won’t Hear from Your Friends

October 26, 2016

When it comes to diving into home ownership for the first time, it can seem like there are so many things you just don’t know. Whether you’re getting advice from your real estate agent, your friends or your family, there are so many things that seem like common sense that they might be lost in the mix of details.

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