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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 20, 2015
Last week’s scheduled economic news was mixed. Job openings increased and jobless claims increased, and consumer sentiment rose. Mortgage rates fell across the board. Labor market conditions improved and consumer prices fell in large part due to decreasing fuel prices.
Tankless Water Heaters: The Pros and Cons of Going Tankless In Your Home
Large water heaters are unsightly appliances that home-sellers would rather hide. Although it’s not always possible to banish these structures, it is possible to replace them with a version that is not as overbearing.
Prevent Icy Drafts with Our Easy Three-Step Guide to Weatherizing Your Windows
In today’s blog post we’ll share a quick three-step guide to weatherizing your windows which will keep you warmer and help to prevent wasted energy and high heating bills.
Budgeting: How to Manage Large Mortgage Payments when Buying a Costly, High-Value Home
If you are preparing to take on a larger mortgage payment that is reasonably manageable for you, you may do so with greater confidence when you follow a few tips.
Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here's How You Can Tell
Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 12, 2015
Last week’s economic news was dominated by labor reports and FHA’s announcement that it will lower its mortgage insurance premiums in an effort to make homes more affordable for first-time and moderate income home buyers. Mortgage rates fell last week as employment reports showed strengthening job markets.
Trying to Sell a Home with Tenants Still Living Inside? These 3 Tips Will Make Your Life Easier
Are you thinking about selling a home that you have rented out for some additional revenue? In today’s blog post we’ll explore how to sell your home while you’re renting it out to tenants and share three tips that can make the process a bit easier.
FOMC Minutes: Low Inflation Rates Won't Delay Rate Hikes
The minutes of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicate that Fed policymakers aren’t concerned about low inflation rates as an obstacle to raising the target federal funds rate.
Did You Know? Here's Why Professionally Shot Aerial Photos and Videos Can Help You Sell Your Home
Today’s home buyers are savvier about their buying options than ever before. They are able to research prices, browse listings, and investigate other important factors before even making the first call to a real estate agent. In today’s blog post we’ll explore how professionally-shot aerial photos and videos can help you get your home sold that much quicker.
Homeowner's Insurance: What's Covered, What Isn't and Why You Might Need It
Homeowner's insurance is an incredibly valuable and beneficial policy for homeowners to have, but it is necessary to understand what traditional policies do and do not cover.