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May 24, 2018
Congress just approved a partial rollback of the Dodd-Frank mortgage reform law. But the part that affect borrowers — the collection of information to detect discrimination — won’t harm consumers who shop for mortgages online.
May 24, 2018
The costs of owning a home may surprise you if you’re a first-timer. House expenses should be part of your budget when you buy a home. Costs of home ownership are manageable if you plan ahead.
May 24, 2018
Want to live long and prosper? Then head South to Odessa, Texas. The city was recently named the most prosperous in the nation.
May 24, 2018
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
May 23, 2018
New Freddie Mac 97 percent mortgage HomeOne, a new Freddie Mac 97 percent loan program, begins on July 29, 2018. It’s a big deal because: Only 3 percent down NO income limits NO geographic restrictions (you don’t have to buy in a low-income census tract) Compared to FHA loans, HomeOne may be a better fit […]
May 23, 2018
Today’s home technology, aka “smart home” brings up new issues when you buy or sell. How do you transfer services and protect your own information?
May 23, 2018
Would-be homeowners often cite down payments as their biggest hurdle to buying a house. But according to new data, the city they live in could play a role in their savings habits. Could moving help them save that down payment faster?
May 23, 2018
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
May 22, 2018
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
May 22, 2018
Really want to sell your home? Then keep the kiddos in mind. According to a new poll, more than half of homebuyers consider their child’s opinion when deciding which house to buy.
May 22, 2018
Student loans and credit affect each other. Many adults experience difficulty borrowing for a mortgage or car because of excessive student debt. Here’s what you need to know.
May 21, 2018
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
May 20, 2018
Buying a home means paying certain costs at specified times during the process. The earnest money check is one of the first things you’ll pay. But if things don’t work out, you usually get the money back.
May 19, 2018
Does checking your credit score hurt your credit? Not if you do it right.
May 18, 2018
Often, the first step to deciding which home to buy starts with deciding which type of home. Condos, single-family residences, zero-lot-lines — each has its advantages for different kinds of home buyers.
May 18, 2018
For home flippers seeking big returns, it seems Pennsylvania is the place to be. According to a new ranking, the average house flip brings in a 162.4 percent return on investment and nets owners more than $105,000 in profits.
May 18, 2018
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
May 17, 2018
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
May 17, 2018
The 820 credit score is the gold standard if you’re applying for a mortgage or any other loan. How much can you save by improving your score?
May 17, 2018
Current and would-be home buyers have reason to celebrate. According to a new survey of home builders, confidence is up in the single-family home market – and it’s only going to keep getting better.
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