Last week’s economic reports included Pending Home Sales, Construction Spending and several reports on jobs and employment.
DIY Home Upgrades: 5 Reasons Why Hardwood Flooring Should Be on Your Renovation List
Whether you’re planning on selling your home soon or you want to do a few minor renovations for your own enjoyment, an ailing hardwood floor may be on your list of things to tackle. Here are five reasons you may want to move it to the top of your renovation list.
Understanding the Jumbo Mortgage and Why Refinancing These Mortgages is Different
So what exactly is a jumbo mortgage? How is it different from a standard mortgage, and what does that mean for your refinancing options? Hereâs what you need to know.
Case-Shiller Housing Market Index: Home Prices Rise in July
U.S. home prices rose by 0.10 percent in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller Housing Market Index. San Francisco, California edged past Denver Colorado with a year-over-year price increase of 10.40 percent as compared to Denverâs reading of 10.30 percent. All year-over-readings for the 20-City Home Price Index posted gains, but Washington, D.C. showed the lowest year-over0-year growth rate at 1.70 percent. Chicago, Illinois and New York City followed closely with year-over-year readings of 1.80 percent and 1.90 percent respectively.
FICO Scores 101: How to Shop for a New Mortgage Without Harming Your Credit Score
It’s difficult to begin shopping around for a new mortgage without the facts on how this can affect your FICO score. Thankfully, not all credit checks are created equal and they do not affect FICO scores in the same way.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 28, 2015
Last week’s scheduled economic news included reports on new and existing home sales, the FHFA House Price Index, and weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The week finished with a report on consumer sentiment.
The New Home Warranty: Why This Benefit Alone Makes Buying New Worth Considering
When making the decision to purchase a home, there can be an array of questions to ask regarding location, size, style and additional features that will complicate things. While buying new can seem like a risk, this type of warranty may help make at least one decision easy when it comes to your home purchase.
Looking Ahead: How to Ensure That You Are Taking Full Advantage of Mortgage Tax Credits
One of the major benefits to purchasing a home with a mortgage are the tax credits that can be taken advantage of when April 15 comes around. Many homeowners are unaware of what mortgage related expenses can be deducted and, more importantly, which ones can no longer be deducted.
National Association of REALTORS – Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Dip
Sales of previously owned homes dropped in August by 4.80 percent on an annual basis for the first time in four months; the dip was likely caused by rising home prices. August sales were reported at a rate of 5.31 million; July’s rate was 5.58 million sales of previously owned homes.
Critical Documents That You’ll Need to Have Ready Before Applying for a Mortgage
If not done properly applying for a mortgage can be stressful and time consuming, but with the right preparation the entire process can be seamless. Here are some crucial pieces of information that almost any lender will require before approving a mortgage.
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