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7 Tips To Plan A Spring Yard ‘Tune-Up’ Before Listing A Home For Sale
The oft-repeated maxim that there is never a second chance to make a great first impression is especially true when it comes to real estate. Street appeal may focus on a dramatic approach to the front...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 2nd, 2018
Last week’s economic releases included readings from Case-Shiller, pending home sales, and consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released....
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The Younger Mortgage Market: Move Over Millennials, Gen Z Is Moving Into Home...
Although the majority of the Generation Z population make $25,000 or less per year, they really have embraced the American Dream of home ownership. According to a recent survey by Zillow, 97 percent...
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Questions and Answers Regarding The Veterans Loan Program
Owning a home is important to military veterans just like the majority of other consumers. The Veteran’s Administration has provided an exceptional benefit for those who have served (or are currently...
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Should You Consider an Adjustable Rate Mortgage For Your Home Purchase?
With mortgage rates finally looking like they may move upward a bit as the overall market improves the adjustable rate mortgage starts to come into play again. Better known as the ARM home loan, the...
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6 Money Making Tips For The First Time Home Seller
Today’s homebuyers can have specific ideas and personal preferences that influence their decision on what attracts them to a particular property. While some prefer a fixer-upper, many desire a home...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 9th, 2018
Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending, mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Other labor-related claims included ADP payrolls, Non-Farm Payrolls and the national...
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Manage These 3 Items Before Applying For A Mortgage
Mortgage lenders weigh the risk of getting their principal and interest paid back by looking at the qualities of the prospective borrrower. And due to the amount of money being requested and lent to...
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How The 2018 Tax Changes Can Affect Your Mortgage
When the chatter was at its peak on the 2018 tax law changes being proposed, one of the big areas of concern for homeowners was the elimination of the mortgage interest deduction. Right behind that...
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Look Beyond The Interest Rate: What Else Matters When Choosing A Mortgage...
Most consumers securing a mortgage plan to remain in that loan for 30 years. During that time, the borrower maintains a relationship with the loan servicer or lender. Most often, home buyers do not...
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The Humble Vegetable Garden: A Fun, Health-conscious Home Project for the...
Whether you are hunting for a project that will pry the kids away from their phones or you just want a head start on the spring, few home projects are as rewarding as a vegetable garden. Invest a few...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 16th, 2018
Last week’s economic reports included readings on inflation, the minutes of the most recent meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee and weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time...
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Should You Pay Discount Points When You Get Your Mortgage?
One of the challenges you will face when deciding how much money to put down on your new home is whether to put down a larger down payment or to take a bit of money from your down payment and use it...
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Pros and Cons of Adjustable Rate Mortgages
When you are in the market for a new home, you may be faced with numerous options for financing your home. One of the choices you will have to make is whether to apply for a fixed or adjustable rate...
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Best Tax Deductible Home Improvements for Homeowners
Before delving into tax-deductible home improvements, it’s important to understand that these tax deductions won’t be applied immediately. In most cases, homeowners can only benefit, tax-wise, from...
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Your Guide To Aging In Place Home Modifications
If you’ve had to watch your parents transition into assisted living, you may have no desire to call such a place home. You are not alone. According to the Aging in Place Housing Survey conducted by...
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 23rd, 2018
Last week’s economic reports included readings on builder confidence, housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. NAHB:...
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Equity Loan and HELOC vs. Reverse Mortgage – What’s the Difference?
There are times in our lives when the idea of freeing up cash becomes desirable or necessary. Near retirement, this is a common consideration. The typical financial tool that many retirees want to...
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Solar Roof Panels: A Mainstream Option For Homeowners?
Do rooftop solar panels add value to a home, and are they cost-effective in terms of energy savings? The short answer is yes, say the experts. Although more than a million U.S. homes boasted solar...
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The Home-Buying Closing Process in a Nutshell
The closing process for a home purchase is an exciting time. The home is finished, the purchase is ready to be finalized and it’s almost time to move in. The final steps of the closing process ensures...
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