What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 21, 2014

July 21, 2014

Last week’s economic news offered a variety of indications that the economic recovery continues, but some readings missed their expected levels. The Philadelphia and New York branches of the Federal Reserve Bank reported higher than anticipated manufacturing for their respective regions and new jobless claims were lower than expected.

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Buying a House or Condo? Why the Home Inspection Process is One You Won’t Want to Skimp On

July 18, 2014

Once you have found that perfect home with the right price and every little feature you were hoping for, it’s important to keep in mind that the home has been presented in a way that accentuates its highlights and shadows any flaws. For this reason, it is crucial that you get a home inspection before completing a purchase.

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Todays Newly Empowered Realtor

July 17, 2014

By Gabe Weisert, Content Marketing Manager Thanks to the advent of powerful new platforms like Zillow and Trulia, today’s house hunters are hyper-informed about a variety of arcane data points that could previously only be found buried in proprietary databases or municipal archives. Potential new clients walk into realtor offices armed with a dizzying array […]

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An Insider’s Guide to Reducing Your Remaining Mortgage Years Through a Smart Refinance

July 17, 2014

Is it always the best idea to pay off a mortgage over 30 years? While it may help a homeowner lower his or monthly payment, it can mean paying more in interest and waiting several more years to build sufficient equity in the home.

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How Much is Your Home Worth in Today’s Market? Three Key Tips for Assessing Value

July 16, 2014

If you’re thinking about putting the house on the market, or are simply curious about its value in the current economic atmosphere, it’s essential to get an honest assessment of its value.

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Three Ways That Your Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage (and Your Chance of Obtaining One!)

July 15, 2014

Credit scores control so much of what we do in the world of finances, but what does your credit score really have to do with your mortgage? Here are three ways that your credit score could impact your mortgage application.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 14, 2014

July 14, 2014

Last week brought news from the Fed as two Federal Reserve Bank Presidents made speeches and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Fed released the minutes of its last meeting. The minutes reveal the Fed’s intention to wrap up its bond-buying program in October with a final purchase of $15 billion in mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and Treasury bonds

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Feng Shui 101: How This Ancient Art Can Help Improve Your Home Staging

July 11, 2014

Boosting ones’ chances of selling their home can be done in a number of ways. One simple way is to utilize the art of Feng Shui – an ancient Chinese art, used to manipulate the flow of energy in your home.

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Nearing Retirement? Three Reasons Why You Might Consider a ‘Reverse Mortgage’

July 10, 2014

If you are nearing retirement, a reverse mortgage might be right for you. This type of mortgage essentially allows you to turn your home equity into cash. If you find yourself with little money, a reverse mortgage could be the perfect solution, and here’s why.

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A Quick Guide to Assessing Your Home’s Foundation for Cracks – And What to Do if You Find Them

July 9, 2014

When choosing a property, the following tips can help homebuyers find signs of foundation problems and take the right action if any are found.

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