Free & Inexpensive Ways to Save Money This Winter! I love the Fall. The leaves change color, the weather turns cool and crisp, and the holidays bring families together. But fall also means that winter is just around the corner – and rising energy costs are sure to make this an expensive winter unless you … Read More “Slash Your Winter Heating Bills” »
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A total of 143,105 properties nationwide received a foreclosure filing—default notice, scheduled auction, or bank repossession—in the third quarter of this year, the lowest level since the second quarter of 2005, ATTOM Data Solutions reports in its latest Foreclosure Market Report. U.S. foreclosure activity is now 49% below the prerecession average of 278,912 between the first … Read More “Foreclosures Fall to Lowest Level Since 2005” »
With mortgage rates around their lowest levels in three years, it’s likely to be a big weekend for lenders — who already have their hands full. “Refinance demand has surged due to historically low interest rates,” says Alan Rosenbaum, founder and CEO of GuardHill Financial Corp., a mortgage banker and brokerage firm in New York. Homeowners have … Read More “Low Mortgage Rates Could Mean a Busy Weekend for Borrowing” »
First time home buyers can put as little as 3% down and get conventional financing (no longer confined to the FHA only box). And there are no prohibitive restrictions; in fact if two people are buying a home, only one of them need be a first time buyer. Standard FannieMae underwriting guidelines and standard PMI … Read More “3% Down Conventional Mortgage Loans Are For Real” »
The security of a neighborhood should be a high priority when selecting your dream home. It’s imperative that you do the appropriate research to make sure you’ll feel secure in your new neighborhood. You’ll likely want to try to eliminate as many dangers and threats as possible, especially if you have a family or plan on … Read More “How to Determine if the Neighborhood Where You’re Buying a House is Safe” »
The week of Sept. 22, which marks the beginning of fall, is the best time of year to buy a home, according to a new realtor.com® analysis. Buyers tend to find less competition, more inventory, and the biggest reductions on list price during that week, according to the study, which evaluated housing data in 53 … Read More “‘Black Friday’ for Home Buying Is Near” »
President Donald Trump has called on the U.S. Federal Reserve to drop interest rates to zero, or even negative, at its next meeting on Sept. 17. That has sparked several discussions this week on how that could impact the housing market. For one, that could mean cheaper mortgages for home buyers, housing analysts say. While … Read More “Could Mortgage Rates Really Drop to Zero?” »
What’s life without a little risk? That may sound cliché, but in today’s credit-dependent culture, it can be difficult or even unwise to go through life without taking some sort of gamble with your finances. To make a living, you’ll need a job. To get the job you want, you may need formal education. To get … Read More “How are mortgage rates determined?” »
Whether you’re moving on a tight time frame or you need to sell before you can buy, sometimes finding a buyer fast is a top priority. In light of that, I asked agents to share their top tricks for what you can do to sell your home fast. Read on below to see what they … Read More “What Can I Do To Sell My Home Fast?” »
Swimming pools can help to significantly boost a home price. A new study from LendingTree shows that homes with pools are valued 54% higher than those without one. The median home with a pool is valued at $469,187, while the median home without a pool is valued at $305,152, according to the study. The highest … Read More “Pools May Add a Splash to Home Value” »