by Racheli Refael | Feb 9, 2021 | Mortgage
When you are going through the process of looking for a new home, you are probably focused on the sticker price of that home. Even though it is important to think about your down payment, your monthly mortgage payment, and the total amount of the loan, there are other...
by Racheli Refael | Feb 8, 2021 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic news included Commerce Department readings on construction spending, labor sector reporting on public and private-sector job growth, and the national unemployment rate. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released....
by Racheli Refael | Feb 5, 2021 | Home Mortgage Tips
Finding a proper mortgage loan and understanding the processing procedures behind the loan is the basis of good research. The down payment on a mortgage loan is typically significant when dealing with mortgage insurance. Most loan applications with less than 20% down...
by Racheli Refael | Feb 4, 2021 | Mortgage
There are lots of homeowners who fall on rough times from time to time. For example, some people may be in the midst of changing jobs. Other people might be going back to school. When this happens, it can be hard for homeowners to keep up with their mortgage payments....
by Racheli Refael | Feb 3, 2021 | Home Mortgage Tips
If you are self-employed, either as a freelancer or as the owner of your own business, your income can fluctuate greatly from year to year. That can make it difficult to get approved for a mortgage, although there are some things you can do to improve your chances....
by Racheli Refael | Feb 2, 2021 | Mortgage
There are a lot of people who are spending more time at home these days. As the temperature starts to warm up once again, there are some homeowners who are looking for ways to upgrade the outside of their home. Even though there are some people who are looking at...
by Racheli Refael | Feb 1, 2021 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic reports included readings from S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, readings on new and pending home sales, and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were...
by Racheli Refael | Jan 29, 2021 | Financial Reports
Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported a year-over-year national home price gain of 9.50 percent for November 2020. Home prices continued to grow in response to high demand for homes and homeowner relocations in response to the covid-19 pandemic. Inventories of...
by Racheli Refael | Jan 28, 2021 | Home Buyer Tips
Finding the perfect property is an exciting feeling, but its relative location can leave a lot of room for worry. Buying a home in the city is a venture that comes with an entire assortment of advantages and disadvantages. While the location might be close in...
by Racheli Refael | Jan 27, 2021 | Mortgage
There are lots of homeowners who are looking for a way to improve the quality of their home while also increasing the value of their property. Unfortunately, a lot of home improvement ideas can be prohibitively expensive. It is not unusual for homeowners to spend six...
