July 31, 2018
Considering a little remodel? If you want the most bang for your buck, you may want to focus on the kitchen and bathroom only. According to new data, that’s where the home’s highest-ROI renovation projects lie.
July 31, 2018
What improvements should you make before selling a home? Start with smaller projects and those needed to correct health and safety issues.
July 30, 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.
July 30, 2018
The future of single-family Single-family homes are getting bigger. And according to a new study, by 2036, they’ll run 3,000 square feet each, on average — a full 1,000 more than the average 1999 home. Homes of tomorrow Porch.com recently analyzed housing trends to predict what homes might look like down the line. And what they […]
July 30, 2018
If you have to move, should you sell your house or rent it out? It depends on the numbers and how you feel about becoming a landlord.
July 30, 2018
Another low down payment mortgage option is available to today’s home buyers. The 97 percent LTV program can be used to refinance, too. Q&A plus access to live rate quotes.
July 29, 2018
About the USDA Rural Housing Program (Section 502), including household income limits for 2017. Lookup table by county, plus mortgage rates.
July 29, 2018
Your home closing may also be called the day of funding. That’s when the lender reviews your file, determines that all requirements for underwriting and auditing have been met, and wires the funds to the title company.
July 28, 2018
“Experts” tell you to avoid private mortgage insurance (PMI). They don’t tell you, though, that you could be leaving five-figure returns on the table.
July 28, 2018
A first-time landlord tends to focus in the good stuff (money!) and gloss over the inconvenient truths (midnight complaints, late rent, vacancies). Here’s how to tell if you’ve go the right stuff to be a first-time landlord.
July 27, 2018
August will bring on a wild ride for mortgage rates. Tariffs are throwing uncertainty into markets, and mortgage rates might be the beneficiaries — or the victims of new trade policy.
July 27, 2018
You can apply for a mortgage refinance in person, over the phone or online. Just make sure that the company is legitimate before providing personal information online or over the phone.
July 27, 2018
Considering becoming a landlord? Then you might want to head to Texas. According to a new analysis, the Lone Star State is home to six of the nation’s 20 highest-yielding college towns.
July 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.
July 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.
July 26, 2018
Hoping to buy a home on the West Coast? Then you might have a hard go of it. According to a new analysis, the region is home to all but one of the nation’s 10 most competitive housing markets.
July 25, 2018
If you’re considering a home purchase, now might be the time to act. According to new data, homebuying competition is declining, with just 14 percent of Americans planning to buy in the next 12 months.
July 25, 2018
The cash-out refinance is back. With mortgage rates low and home values rising, homeowners reason and opportunity to cash out their real estate holdings.
July 25, 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.
July 24, 2018
Down payment grants bridge the gap between their savings and the required down payment for a mortgage. And, the money often doesn’t have to be repaid.
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