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Home Buying Horror Stories: How Buying a Home Can Go Wrong – and How to Avoid These Mistakes
When you buy a home, you may have dreams of settling into a beautiful new space that meets your needs and that your family can feel comfortable in. While many will enjoy this vision of domestic tranquility after taking ownership of their dream home, others have had their dream turn into a veritable nightmare due to some simple mistakes or oversights on their part.
First-time Real Estate Investor? Here Are 3 Helpful Tips That Will Get You Started
As a first time real estate investor, you may be excited to start searching for a property to invest in. However, be sure to consider the following helpful tips to make your search more successful.
You Ask, We Answer: How Long Should It Take to Sell My House in the Spring?
Selling your home quickly in the spring depends on a buyer’s first impression when they see your house. If you want to sell fast make sure you pay attention to the details like curb appeal, freshening the interior, and pricing your home right.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 20, 2015
Last week’s economic reports included the NAHB Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, and Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage rates. Other news included the weekly jobless claims report and consumer sentiment for April.
Ready to Relocate? 3 Tips on How to Set a Moving Budget That Won't Break the Bank
Relocating to a new area can be exciting, but it can also be expensive. There are many resources to help, but most cost money. However, if you take your time and plan carefully, you can reduce the expense so you dont start your new life with new debt.
Home Builder Confidence Rises in April
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that April’s Housing Market Index rose from a reading of 52 in March to 56 for April. This is in line with warmer weather and the peak home buying season in spring and summer. Readings over 50 indicate that more builders view market conditions as positive as those who do not. NAHB members cited lower mortgage rates and better labor market conditions as reasons they expect more home buyers to enter the market.
How Does Making Lump Sum Payments Affect Your Mortgage? Let's Take a Look
Periodically, many homeowners will receive a rather sizable amount of extra cash. This may be from a bonus from your employer, a refund on your tax return, a financial gift from a relative or something else altogether. Before you make your decision about how to spend your money, consider what impact your lump sum payment will have on your mortgage.
The Spring Rains Are Coming – Here's How to Prepare Your Home if You Live in a Flood Zone
If your home is located in a flood zone, it’s critical that you know how to get ready for those drenching spring rains. Here are some basic steps any homeowner can take to prepare for potentially devastating floods.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 13, 2015
Last weekâs economic news included the minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting, which indicated that the Fedâs monetary policymakers are eyeing a potential increase in the target federal funds rate, but donât expect to do so immediately.
FOMC Minutes: Housing Market Stable But Slow
The minutes of the March meeting of the Fedâs Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) were released Tuesday and included a staff review of current economic conditions. The minutes noted that while labor markets continued to grow, inflation to the Fedâs target rate of 2.00 percent was impeded by dropping fuel prices. The Committee noted that expectations for longer-term inflation remained stable.