Real Estate NewsFebruary 21, 2018Home sales hit record speeds; inventory recovers in some metrosHomes 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.
Mortgage StrategyFebruary 21, 2018How to shop for a mortgage: Don’t be intimidated into paying too muchDon'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.
Mortgage StrategyFebruary 20, 2018How much do you need to know about mortgages to get one?You don't need to be an expert to negotiate a great mortgage. It only takes a few minutes if you follow these simple tips.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 19, 2018More housing inventory on the way; construction, builder confidence up for FebruaryCould our housing inventory woes be on the way out? According to new data, it very well could be.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 16, 2018New report predicts higher home prices but lower taxes and deals in some areasHome prices are higher overall. But that does not necessarily mean housing has become less affordable.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 15, 2018Renovations named top reason for HELOCs – but many still don’t know what HELOCs doHome renovations are the No. 1 reason homeowners take out HELOCS – or Home Equity Lines of Credit, but that doesn’t mean they’re popular by any means. In fact, according to a new survey, the majority of homeowners have never even heard of a HELOC – or the ways it can benefit their home and pocketbook.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 14, 2018Want safety? Buy a house in these citiesIf you’re looking for a crime-free place to buy a house, it’s time to move Northeast. According to a new list from NeighborhoodScout, the region is home to many of the nation’s safest cities. The South, on the other hand, lays claim to the country’s most dangerous ones.
About MortgagesFebruary 13, 2018Blockchain mortgage: the future of home loansBlockchain mortgage is a mystery to most of us, but it could make buying and financing a home fast, easy and less-expensive in the future.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 13, 2018Planning to buy a home in 2018? Most Americans think now is the time to actIf you’re looking to buy a home this year, you’ll likely want to act fast – at least that’s what an increasing number of Americans think. According to new data, the number of consumers who think now is a good time to buy is on the rise and likely won’t stay that way for long.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 12, 2018Economist says housing demand to rise in 2018, thanks to lifestyle shiftsA new survey shows that when renters buy a home, it will likely be a lifestyle change that motivates them – either getting married, starting a family or retiring. And according to one economist, as Millennial marriages and pregnancies rise in 2018, it should equal a rise in housing demand as well.
SpanishFebruary 10, 2018Programas hipotecarios frecuentes en la actualidad que no requieren un pago inicial del 20% por parte de los compradores de viviendas
Real EstateFebruary 9, 2018Tips for landlords: Beware of tenants who are identity thievesTips for landlords: how to avoid tenants who are identity thieves
Mortgage NewsFebruary 9, 2018Millennials keep refinancing, flock to WyomingInventory might be low, but that’s not stopping Millennials from upping their housing game. According to new data, Millennials are refinancing in droves month after month.
Real Estate NewsFebruary 8, 2018Have housing prices finally stopped climbing? One forecast says yesIt’s the moment everyone’s been waiting for. According to the latest Home Price Index Report from CoreLogic, housing prices are finally turning around, and by the time January’s numbers are in, could even be on the decline.
Tax Law For MortgagesFebruary 8, 2018One more reason to buy rental property: Tax cuts for landlordsNew tax cuts for landlords mean that if you don't actively manage rentals yourself, the government has a present for you in the form of a 20 percent deduction.
Buying a homeFebruary 7, 2018Tiny houses begin to take off with new mortgage optionsTiny houses used to be considered odd, but today, they are starring in television shows and people are buying them. But where do you find a tiny house mortgage?