Green Living: Water Saving Tips For Spring

April 11, 2014

Water is the planet’s most precious resource. Access to clean water is a privilege that, unfortunately, many people still take for granted.

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The Happenings In A Reverse Mortgage

April 10, 2014

When you’re looking for ways to supplement your retirement income, there are a number of different options to consider. A reverse mortgage is becoming a more popular and more common way to provide income when your retirement savings don’t leave enough to live on.

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4 Of The Best Questions To Ask Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

April 9, 2014

To get a conventional loan, you will usually need to have at least 20 percent equity. This means that your house will have to be worth at least $250,000 to get a $200,000 loan. If you have less equity, you could end up having to pay for private mortgage insurance, which can easily add $100 or more to your monthly payment.

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Four Places To Look For Tax Deductions In Your Home

April 8, 2014

Paying your income taxes each year leave your wallet a bit thin? There may be money hiding in your home that lessens your tax burden. Here are four places to look:

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 7, 2014

April 7, 2014

Last week’s economic news included readings on February construction spending and multiple reports on employment data. Private sector employment was higher in March, but The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Non-Farm Payrolls for March fell short of expectations.

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Give Your Home An Instant Facelift, Wallpaper Is Back!

April 4, 2014

Though it can be an entirely different story for a trend shift in the opposite direction, which then requires you to get out the soaking bucket and scraping tool, wallpaper coming back into style is a home decor blessing for many.

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Millenials Have Great Homebuying Tools Available To Them

April 3, 2014

The economy seems to be finally turning, and home loan interest rates are still historically low. Real estate values are starting to climb as well, all of which makes for a growing opportunity for new homeowners to get into the market before it gets too expensive again.

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Are Interest Rates On The Rise – What’s The Next Move?

April 2, 2014

As the federal reserve continues to taper quantitative easing measures, financial experts project mortgage interest rates will climb in the next two years. Could this be the much awaited ray of light at the end of the proverbial tunnel for builders and investors or will it drive hesitant home buyers to dig in and shelter in place?

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Important Legal Tips For Homeonwners

April 1, 2014

Being a homeowner is exciting. It can be financially rewarding, too. Unfortunately, it can also put you in a tough legal position.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 31, 2014

March 31, 2014

Last week’s economic news includes several reports about housing markets.

The S&P Case-Shiller 10 and 20 city housing market indices, the FHFA House Price Index, New Home Sales and Pending Home sales reports suggest that the national housing market continues to grow, but at lower rates.

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