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Case-Shiller Reports Home Prices Rise at Fastest Pace in 7 Years

by Racheli Refael | Feb 24, 2021 | Financial Reports

S & P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported the fastest pace of U.S home price growth in seven years. National home prices grew by 10.40 percent year-over-year in December as compared to November’s reading of  9.50 percent home price growth on a...

Three Tips For Reducing Your Closing Costs If You’re Looking Forward To Buying A Home In The Spring

by Racheli Refael | Feb 23, 2021 | Home Mortgage Tips

Spring is aproaching fast and it is usually the busiest time of the year for home buying. After a long and cold winter, many people are ready to enjoy the nicer weather and begin to shop for a new home. Spring is also the perfect time for home buying for families with...

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 22, 2021

by Racheli Refael | Feb 22, 2021 | Financial Reports

Last week’s economic reporting included readings from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and building permits issued along with data on sales of previously-owned homes. Weekly readings...

Variable-Rate VS. Fixed-Rate Mortgages – Which Is Better For Your Financial Situation?

by Racheli Refael | Feb 19, 2021 | Mortgage Rates

When applying for a new home mortgage, many loan applicants initially consider applying for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. This is perhaps the most common and traditional type of mortgage available. It allows you to enjoy the opportunity to pay for your home over the...

Understanding The Key Factors That Affect Your Mortgage Interest Rate

by Racheli Refael | Feb 18, 2021 | Mortgage Rates

When you initially start shopping for a home mortgage, you may be drawn to advertisements for ultra-low interest rates. These may be rates that seem too good to be true, and you may gladly contact the lender or mortgage company to complete your loan application....

The Top Tips For Impressing A Potential Buyer At Showings

by Racheli Refael | Feb 17, 2021 | Mortgage

For those who are getting ready to put their home on the market, they want to make sure they get as much money as possible for their home. This means making a positive first impression. There is never a second chance to make a first impression. Therefore, homeowners...

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 15, 2021

by Racheli Refael | Feb 16, 2021 | Financial Reports

Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings on inflation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech on U.S. labor markets, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Oil Prices Push Inflation Higher in January Rising oil...

Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”

by Racheli Refael | Feb 12, 2021 | Home Buyer Tips

Renting a home is a good option for some, but buying a home just might be the best thing for you. When you rent a home, you send money to someone else every month in exchange for knowing that you can call on your landlord when the roof leaks, an appliance stops...

The Top Tricks For Updating A Home On A Tight Budget

by Racheli Refael | Feb 11, 2021 | Mortgage

There are a lot of people who are looking for ways to get the most money out of their property when they put it on the market. One of the tricks to doing this is to update the home before it goes on the market. Unfortunately, this can also be expensive. Even though it...

Buying a New Home? Follow These Three Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Transaction

by Racheli Refael | Feb 10, 2021 | Home Buyer Tips

Buying real estate and or taking out a home loan is a significant milestone in life. Frequently, it means that a new phase is starting, whether it’s a new job, a new relationship, or moving to a new area. However, when the most basic steps are missed, this...
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