How A Mortgage Pre-Approval Can Help You Get A Better Deal On Your Home Purchase

February 13, 2014

Oftentimes, when you are searching for a new home, it may seem obtaining a pre-approval for your mortgage loan is a waste of time and energy.

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Can I Have A Co-Signer For My Mortgage Loan?

February 12, 2014

Like credit cards or car loans, some mortgages allow borrowers to have co-signers on the loan with them, enhancing their application.

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3 Important Credit Considerations Before You Apply For A Mortgage

February 11, 2014

Before applying for a mortgage, borrowers need to build a plan for how they are going to manage their credit both going into the process and as they go through it.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 10, 2014

February 10, 2014

Residential Construction Spending Up

Last week’s mortgage and housing-related reports began with Construction Spending for December, with a reading of 0.10 percent or a seasonally adjusted $930.5 billion.

December’s reading fell short of an expected increase of 0.40 percent.

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The Low Down On Heating And Cooling Your Home

February 7, 2014

If the temperature in your home is too hot at night, then you can’t sleep. If it’s too cold during the day, then you have to wear excessive layers.

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Can I Get Cash Out From My Home Right After I’ve Purchased It?

February 6, 2014

Generally when you are purchasing a home, you are buying below the appraised value and you are making a down payment. The good news is this means you have “instant equity” in your home.

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Overpay On Your Mortgage Or Add To Your Savings, This Is The Question

February 5, 2014

So you find yourself with a little bit of extra money – perhaps due to a raise, an inheritance or an unexpected windfall?

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FOMC Statement Shows Tapering Of Quantitative Easing Purchases

February 4, 2014

According to a statement provided by the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve, the committee has approved another reduction of the Fed’s monthly asset purchases.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 03, 2014

February 3, 2014

Last week brought mixed news; while the Department of Commerce reported a dip in new home sales, mortgage rates also fell. The Federal Reserve’s FOMC statement revealed that quantitative easing would be further reduced by an additional $10 billion monthly.

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3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Plumbing

January 31, 2014

Everyone wants their pipes to last as long as possible, but there are a couple of simple problems that might be sucking the life out of your plumbing. Long-term stress is the enemy, when it comes to your water system.

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