Rents Skyrocket at Highest Rate in almost a Decade
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was released by the Labor Department last week. An analysis by Market Watch revealed the cost of rent was 3.8% higher than a year ago…
2016 Will Be A Breakout Year For FHA Buyers
FHA Approvals In Reach For More Buyers. FHA loans have long been one of the most popular mortgage types available. Roughly one quarter of all mortgage applicants will opt for…
¿Ahorrando para comprar una casa? ¿Sabe la diferencia entre el costo y el precio?
Como el vendedor, usted estará más preocupado sobre ‘el precio a corto plazo’- hacia dónde se dirige el valor de la casa en los próximos seis meses. Como comprador, usted…
Mortgage Rates Are Down Further, And You Can Continue to Thank Brexit
Mortgage interest rates are down, and, not surprisingly, new mortgage applications were up last week, with industry insiders pointing to last month's "Brexit" vote as a driving factor. According to…
How To Cancel PMI
If you bought a house with a down payment of less than 20%, your lender required you to buy mortgage insurance. The same goes if you refinanced with less than…
How Brexit could push mortgage rates to historic lows
Brexit happened. And one of the biggest, and most immediate, effects on everyday Americans is how it will change mortgage interest rates. Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate, said…
Homeowners can reap benefits as mortgage rates near record lows
When mortgage interest rates slide close to all-time lows — as they have since the Brexit vote — do you sit on the fence? Or do you ask yourself: Are…
Saving to Buy a Home? Do You Know the Difference Between Cost & Price?
As a seller, you will be most concerned with the ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. As a buyer, you must be…
Mortgage Rates Near All-Time Lows
Mortgage rates hit a new 2016 low this week, and they’re also nearing the lowest averages ever recorded. Freddie Mac reports the 30-year mortgage rate is close to the November…
2 Tips For Getting The Most Money When Selling Your House
Every homeowner wants to make sure they get the best price when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are…