Most homeowners look at their monthly mortgage payment as their largest cost per month, and something they must do to maintain a good credit history. However, you may have heard of bi-weekly mortgage payments and their ability to lower your debt load and help you pay off your mortgage more quickly.
Winter’s Coming: Learn How to Prepare Your Plants, Trees and Other Landscaping
December 7, 2016 by
From the approaching holiday season to the New Year, there are a lot of things to prepare for when it comes to the winter. If you’re wondering how to ready your trees, your plants and your yard, here are some tips for saving your vegetation until the springtime.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016 by
Last week’s economic news was plentiful with releases on Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and pending home sales. Readings on government and private sector jobs created, the national unemployment rate and weekly readings on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey were also released.
Home Equity Tips: 3 Upgrades That Will Make Your House Worth More When You Sell
December 2, 2016 by
It’s likely that your house is your biggest asset, so when it comes time to sell it you’ll want to do everything you can to maximize your profit. Let’s take a look at 3 top upgrades that will make your house worth more when you sell.
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Mixed for September
December 1, 2016 by
September’s 20-City Housing Market Index from Case-Shiller showed signs that rapidly rising home prices in some metro areas may be losing momentum. San Francisco, California, posted a month-to-month reading of -0.40 percent and a year-over-year reading of 5.70 percent. Home prices stayed flat in Seattle Washington from August to September, but posted the highest home price gain of 11.00 percent year-over-year. Slowing home price growth in high-demand areas suggest that affordability concerns are impacting rapid gains in home prices seen in recent years.
First-time Home Buyers: Here’s a Quick and Easy Guide to Your First Mortgage
November 30, 2016 by
Whether it’s market conditions or the amount you should be spending, there are a number of factors you’ll need to be aware of. If you’re just starting out and not sure where to begin, here are some points to consider that will set you on the right path.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 29, 2016
November 29, 2016 by
Last week’s economic reports included new and pre-owned home sales, new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage rates survey.
Hosting an Open House? Use These Staging Tips to Make Your House Feel Like a Model Home
November 28, 2016 by
Are you selling your home? If so, you’re going to have to host an open house at some point. In today’s blog post we’ll explore a few staging tips that make your house feel like a model home.
