Preventing And Clearing Clogs In Your Home

August 23, 2013

You’re brushing your teeth and you turn on the faucet. It’s not draining and starts to back up.Here’s the dilemma; do you spit and let it sit or run to the kitchen? One thing is for sure; having a clogged drain can be a major annoyance.

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Fed Meeting Minutes Reflect Support For Reducing QE Program

August 22, 2013

The minutes of last month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting show significant support for tapering the Fed’s current amount of monthly securities purchases. These purchases, known as quantitative easing (QE), are an effort to maintain lower long-term interest rates including mortgage rates.

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It’s Important To Follow These Specific Steps When Using Gift Funds For Your Down Payment

August 21, 2013

As lenders tighten mortgage guidelines for home buyers, minimum down payment requirements are increasing.

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Home Builder Confidence Highest Level In Nearly 8 Years

August 20, 2013

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported Thursday that its Housing Market Index rose three points to a reading of 59 for August.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 19, 2013

August 19, 2013

Last week wasn’t kind to stock market investors, but weekly jobless claims fell to an unexpected low of 320,000 new jobless claims filed was its lowest level in nearly six years. Average mortgage rates were mixed, but inched upward.

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Tips For Helping Your Kids Adjust To A New School

August 16, 2013

August means it’s time to get your children ready for school once more. Picking out backpacks, going clothes shopping and finding all the right school supplies can be hectic enough.

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These Overlooked Issues Can Become Deal-Killers For Your Mortgage Application

August 15, 2013

A mortgage loan approval is never final until it’s funded. And that means after you’ve signed the final paperwork and the bank has wired funds to escrow.

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Whatever You Do, Don’t Make These Common Mortgage Mistakes

August 14, 2013

Are you applying for a mortgage on your home? Keep in mind that a mortgage is a major financial decision and choosing one will have a significant impact on the rest of your life.

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How To Choose The Right Neighborhood When Buying A Home

August 13, 2013

When you are buying your new home, you will not only need to consider the house itself but the neighborhood that it is located in.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 12, 2013

August 12, 2013

Highlights of economic news from last week, include a survey of senior loan officers from U.S. and foreign banks doing business in the U.S. indicated that banks were gradually easing lending standards for business and consumer loans, but viewed lending criteria for home loans as more restrictive than other types of loans.

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