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February 28, 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.
February 28, 2018
If you are an adult child living at home (or if you have an adult child living at home), this guide will help you pull a plan together to get out of your parent's house and into a home of your own.
February 28, 2018
Are you renting out your property on Airbnb? Soon, you might be able to count that income on your refinance application.
February 27, 2018
Mortgage closing costs are a big part of buying or refinancing a home. Here are the average closing costs for each type, and what you can do to pay as little as possible.
February 27, 2018
Home buyers in San Francisco may be in luck. According to a new ranking, the city saw the most growth in new construction last year – and rates are still climbing.
February 27, 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.
February 26, 2018
Raise your FICO score this year with little-known but effective strategies. Pay less for your mortgage, and get qualified when you thought you couldn't.
February 26, 2018
More expensive homes, bigger mortgages Property values are rising in most markets, and that means jumbo loans have become more important. As of December, home prices nationwide had increased for 70 straight months, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Home prices are at new highs in nearly two-thirds of our major metro areas. […]
February 26, 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.
February 25, 2018
Is it worth it to pay points? Whenever mortgage rates go up, borrowers always wonder if it makes sense pay points and thus reduces the rate. The answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no. Here’s how to tell the difference. What is a point? A “point” or “loan discount fee” is equal to 1 percent of […]
February 24, 2018
Buying a home with family members can be a challenge. But mortgages for multi-generational families can make it easier.
February 23, 2018
Rates are on a meteoric rise. Will new tax law, inflation, and government spending push rates even higher in March?
February 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.
February 23, 2018
Rising mortgage rates have a silver lining Rising mortgage rates have dominated the first six weeks of 2018, and many in real estate predict still-higher interest levels ahead this year. The Mortgage Bankers Association, as one example, forecasts that mortgage rates will hit 4.8 percent before January 2019. However, the “high” rates seen in early […]
February 23, 2018
Want to buy a home but don’t want to deal with the time-consuming, tedious process? One new mortgage lender may have the solution for you.
February 22, 2018
State capitals are some of the nation’s biggest and most bustling cities. But how many are actually good places to put down roots and buy a home? According to a new ranking, only a few.
February 22, 2018
Rising mortgage rates and home prices are not slowing buyers down. Most say that 5 percent interest rates will not deter them from purchasing a home.
February 21, 2018
Homes are selling like hotcakes. According to a new report from real estate firm RE/MAX, last month was the fastest-selling January in the last nine years.
February 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.
February 21, 2018
Don't just take a mortgage because it's fast or easy. Take a little time to shop for a mortgage and save thousands. Here's how.
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