by Mortgage Blog Content | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Conventional mortgages are ideal for buyers with good credit and money to put down. They typically require a higher down payment, usually 5%–20% and also have higher income and credit score requirements than government loans. Typical fixed-rate loans have a term of 30...
by lizlaurenb | May 6, 2020 | Mortgage
There is a long list of things that people need to do when they are looking to buy a home; however, it is also important for people to know what to avoid as this process unfolds. There is a lot for people to remember and it is easy for people to get carried away when...
by lizlaurenb | May 5, 2020 | Mortgage
Every year, homeowners spend billions of dollars renovating their homes. It almost seems expected that homeowners are going to end up going over budget on any project. On the other hand, this doesn’t have to be the case. In reality, there are a few tips and...
by lizlaurenb | May 4, 2020 | Financial Reports
Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Housing Market Indices, pending home sales, and inflation. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Case-Shiller: February Home Price Data Positive Before...
by lizlaurenb | May 1, 2020 | Real Estate
Some clever millennials are teaching the older boomers a new way to invest in real estate, which goes by the name of “house hacking.” What Is House Hacking? House hacking has nothing to do with computers, although you may go on the Internet to find...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 30, 2020 | Market Outlook
Home prices continued to grow in February according to the Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. National home prices grew at a seasonally-adjusted annual pace of 4.20 percent as compared to national home price growth of 3.90 percent in January. Case-Shiller’s...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 29, 2020 | Real Estate
One might wonder if the continued improvement in the access to online information about properties for sale has removed the need for working with a qualified real estate agent or broker. It has not. The trends reported by the National Association of REALTORS®...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 28, 2020 | Real Estate
The “Golden Girls” trend got its name from the popular television sitcom about four elderly women who live together to share expenses. It is becoming a popular way in real life for elderly adults to share homeownership and it has many benefits. The cost of...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 27, 2020 | Financial Reports
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on sales of new and previously-owned homes and consumer confidence. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. COVID-19 Requirements Impact Home Sales Widespread state and...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 24, 2020 | Mortgage
When you are in the process of buying a home, there are a lot of moving parts that need to work together. It can be hard for you to keep track of everything that has to happen, particularly if you are going through this process for the first time. With this in mind,...
