by Racheli Refael | Apr 29, 2022 | Mortgage
Many would-be homebuyers are now considering buying a condominium instead. Condominiums may be a good option for first-time buyers who are experiencing obstacles when searching for properties that meet their budgets and other criteria. Here’s why: Condos...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 28, 2022 | Mortgage
Build Wealth More Quickly One of the first benefits of owning a second home is that you can build wealth more quickly. One of the major benefits of investing in real estate is that you can leverage the bank’s money to help you build wealth. Even though you may...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 27, 2022 | Financial Reports
S&P Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index rose by 19.80 percent year-over-year in February and was the third-largest pace of home price growth since the National Home Price Index’s inception. The 20-City Home Price Index reported that Phoenix,...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 26, 2022 | Mortgage
The traditional rule of thumb is that you should put down 20 percent of the cost of the house if you decide to become a homeowner. Unfortunately, the thought of saving 20 percent of the price of a home for a down payment can be daunting for people who are trying to...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 25, 2022 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic reporting included the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, government readings on housing starts and building permits, and data on sales of previously-owned homes. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 21, 2022 | Real Estate
Do you want to invest in real estate? If you are buying property as a real estate investor, there are a number of important factors to consider. Take a look at some of the most important factors to think about before you decide to sign your closing papers. Location,...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 20, 2022 | Mortgage
If you want to save money on your mortgage, you might think about refinancing. Before you can complete the refinancing process, there are several documents you need to have. Make sure you have all of these documents organized before you go through the refinancing...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 19, 2022 | Home Mortgage Tips
A poor credit history is a reality for many people, but it can be particularly daunting when it comes to investing in a house. Fortunately, if you or yours have experienced bad credit doesn’t mean that you should be penalized in the future. If your spouse has...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 18, 2022 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic reporting included readings on monthly and year-over-year inflation and the preliminary reading on consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. Gas Prices Drive...
by Racheli Refael | Apr 15, 2022 | Home Mortgage Tips
A monthly mortgage can seem like enough of a financial responsibility on its own, but there are many factors involved in home ownership that affect its fiscal feasibility. If you’re in the market for a house and are wondering how your income will stack up...
