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Mortgage 101: Understanding ‘PITI’ and What Goes in to Your Monthly Payments
Ask any friend or family member that owns a home and they will share that it takes a bit of management to keep all the expenses under control. Let’s explore the concept of PITI and why it is vital to have a clear picture of how much your home is costing you each month.
Continue readingChatting Live With Joe Oz
Live Chat about the importance of BRANDING in real estate with our good friend Joe Oz from the Joe Oz Real Estate Group! Click here to register for a reminder, or bookmark this page!
Continue readingWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 18, 2017
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on inflation, core inflation and the Post-meeting statement of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee. Fed Chair Janet Yellen also gave a press conference; weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.
Continue readingThe Quick and Easy Guide to Finding the Right Builder to Construct Your Dream Home
Are you in the market for a new house? If so, you may be considering having a custom-home designed and built to your specifications. There is no better way to get exactly what you want in a house than to have it built from scratch.
Continue readingYou Ask, We Answer: How Do I Know If It’s a Good Idea to Refinance My Mortgage?
Are you interested in paying less per month on your mortgage? Or perhaps you would prefer if your mortgage was paid off a couple of months – or years – faster? If you are a homeowner with a mortgage, one option that is open to you is refinancing. In today’s post, we will explore the topic of mortgage refinancing and how to know if it is a good idea.
Continue reading3 Key Ways That Driverless Cars Are Going to Reshape How We Design and Use Our Homes
Are you ready for the coming shift to driverless cars? While it might seem like some sort of futuristic vision, the truth is that driverless vehicles will be on the road within a few short years. Let’s explore three key ways that driverless cars are going to help to shape how we think about our homes in the very near future.
Continue readingCommon Misconceptions People Have About The Home Buying Process
If you’re considering buying a new home, but are on the fence due to a few myths you’ve heard – we’re here to debunk them for you. These are some common misconceptions people have when looking to buy a home: Find the Home First Although this might make sense, this is false. It’s not the […]
Continue readingThe Pros and Cons of a Large Down Payment When Buying a Home
If you are in the market for a new home, one of the considerations you will need to make is how much to invest in your down payment. Let’s take a quick look at some of the pros and cons of making a large down payment when buying your next home.
Continue readingWhat’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 11, 2017
Last week’s economic reports included readings on projected top housing markets for 2018, weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Labor sector readings on private-sector job growth, private and public-sector job growth and the national unemployment rate were released. Projected top housing markets in 2018 were also released.
Continue readingThinking About Purchasing An Investment Property? Here Are Some Tips On How To Avoid Buying A Money Pit.
Investing in a property can be a great way to make money. However, if you don’t do your research before hand you might find yourself in quite the mess. Here are some tips on how to avoid sinking all your money in a pit on an investment property. Scope Out The Property Do your research […]
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