Category Archives for "Mortgage Stufff"
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 2, 2018
Last week’s economic readings included Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, pending home sales and consumer confidence. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
Continue readingIt’s Cold Out There! (Here’s 10 Things To Consider If You’re Thinking About Buying A Second Home In FL)
It’s FREEZING in most of the country today… And if you’re like a lot of people, you might be thinking about warmer temperatures. Here are 10 Things To Consider If You’re Thinking About Buying A 2nd Home In FL More and more people are moving to FL every day. And the baby boomer population continues […]
Continue reading3 Dog Breeds That Are Perfect for the Allergy-Prone Pet Lover
Do you find yourself itchy and sneezing after an encounter with a friendly, furry dog? You are not alone. The CDC estimates that around ten percent of Americans suffer from allergies related to dogs or cats. But, of course, that is no reason not to enjoy the love of a dog.
Continue readingCase-Shiller: Home Prices Rise in October
According to Case-Shiller national and 20-city home price indices for October, home prices continued to rise. National home prices rose 0.70 percent for the three months ending in October. Year-over-year, national home prices increased by 6.20 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index also rose by 0.70 percent in October and reported a year-over-year increase of 6.40 percent.
Continue readingLandlord Squeezing You for yet Another Rent Increase? It’s Time to Buy a Starter Home
Did you just get your annual notice that the rent is going up? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of renters are seeing more and more of their income drained away due to higher rents. To make matters worse, every dollar in rent is one that you are not saving, investing or using to build your net worth. If you’re feeling the pinch of higher rents, it might be time to buy your first starter home.
Continue readingWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 26, 2017
Last week’s economic reports included readings on NAHB homebuilder confidence, housing starts, building permits issued and sales of previously-owned homes. Weekly releases on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
Continue readingMortgage 101: Things NOT To Do When Applying For A Loan
If you’re planning on buying a house in 2018, it is important to know what you’re walking in to. Buying a house is a costly expense, and you need to ensure your lender you will be able to pay off your monthly payments. After you apply for a loan, these are a list of things you […]
Continue readingTake Your Bathroom From ‘Drab’ to ‘Fab’ With These Do-it-Yourself Bathroom Renovations
Does your bathroom look amazing? As one of the most used rooms in every home, the bathroom can almost always use a bit of a facelift. In today’s blog post we will share a few DIY renovations that will take your bathroom from drab to fab.
Continue readingHow to Run a Quick Financial Health Check Before You Apply for a Mortgage
Are you planning on using a mortgage to help cover the cost of a new home? If so, you will want to prepare your finances and figure out how you will manage all those wallet-draining monthly expenses. Let’s take a look at how to run a quick financial health check to ensure you are ready to apply for a mortgage.
Continue readingNAHB: Builder Confidence Outstrips Pre-Bubble Highs
Home builders surveyed by the National Association of Home Builders expressed their highest level of confidence in housing markets since 1999. The index reading for housing market conditions in December hit 74, which exceeded November’s reading of 70. Analysts expected a flat reading of 70 for December. Readings over 50 indicate improvement in housing market conditions.
Continue reading