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You May Need More Than You Think To Buy Your First Home
Those who are thinking about buying their first home soon are likely saving up for a down payment. This can be a challenging process because, for many people, this is the largest amount of money they have ever saved in their lives. Sadly, the amount that people might need to buy their first home is more than they think.
3 Handy Tips That Will Prevent Serious Stress when Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
It’s not easy, but staying calm will help you to plan for your upcoming home purchase and sale and make the process easier. So how can you avoid the stress? Here are three strategies that will keep you calm, no matter what may happen.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 31, 2020
Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with data on new and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new and continuing jobless claims were also published.
Can A Homeowner’s Association Charge Different Fines For The Same Violation?
Living in a multifamily community, whether this is an apartment building or a condo building, comes with certain bylaws. There are usually fines that are used to prevent people from breaking the rules.It is important for everyone to know what these rules are, why they need to be followed, and the penalties for breaking them.
Sometimes, homeowners are surprised when they realize they might be fined differently for breaking the same rule. There are a few points to keep in mind.
Selling to Millennials: High-Tech Upgrades That Will Increase Your Home’s Appeal to Young Buyers
While there are several high-tech upgrades you can make on your home, these three will appeal the most to young homebuyers.
Case-Shiller: June Home Prices Rise as Affordability Crisis Grows
According to the National Case-Shiller Home Price Index for June, U.S. home prices rose 4.30 percent year-over-year, which was unchanged from May’s year-over-year home price growth rate. Home prices are expected to continue growing through 2020 as businesses reopen and COVID-19 restrictions ease.
It’s Not Just Car Storage: How to Transform Your Garage into a Brand New, Highly Usable Space
With a bit of planning and creativity, you can turn your garage into a much more functional space. Here’s how you can make your garage the most useful space in the house.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 24, 2020
Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller on home prices, the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Indices, and sales of previously-owned homes. Readings on housing starts and building permits issued were released. Weekly reports on mortgage rates, new and continuing jobless claims were also published.
Comparing An Online And Offline Home Loan Application
The internet has changed how many people shop for a home and one of the most important issues that people will face is whether to fill out a home loan application online or offline.
The Home Buyer Assistance Program Provides Assistance To Local First-Time Homebuyers
Recently, the local region’s subcommittee held a meeting using videoconferencing and discussed a new version Home Buyer Assistance Program. The Home Buyer Assistance Program has been designed to help first-time homebuyers by providing a down payment of up to $25,000. The funding for the Home Buyer Assistance Program is going to come from the city’s reparations fund.