Equity is a powerful tool. As homeowners pay off the mortgage, the amount of equity in the house grows. As the house appreciates in value, homeowners accrue even more equity. Then, homeowners can tap into this equity for a variety of purposes. What are a few of the ways homeowners might be able to use this equity? Purchase A New House One of the top ways homeowners can use the equity in their existing home is to purchase a house that better suits their needs. Even though homeowners may … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 4, 2022
Last week’s financial and economic reporting included readings from S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the federal government reported on construction spending. Reports on public and private-sector jobs growth and the national unemployment rate were also published along with weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. S&P Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Expected to Slow in 2022 National home prices grew by 19.20 percent … [Read more...]
Thinking About Selling Your Home Without A Real Estate Agent? Don’t – Here’s Why
If you're considering selling your home in the near future, you may be tempted to simply cut out the middleman and opt for an FSBO sale. However, selling a home is a major undertaking, and most "For Sale By Owner" home sales run into obstacles. So why is an FSBO sale such a problem for most homeowners? Here are three reasons why you'll want an agent to represent you instead of going it alone. An FSBO Puts You At Risk Of A Lawsuit Selling a home involves mountains of paperwork, and in order to … [Read more...]
Comparing Long-Term And Short-Term Rentals
Owning rental properties is a great way to diversify investments. Similar to the stock market, homes come in many shapes and forms. Some people are looking for short-term rental properties while other people are looking for long-term rental properties. What are the differences between them, and why might one person choose to own one of these properties over the other? What Is A Long-Term Rental? In general, long-term rental property is defined as any property that has a standard lease that … [Read more...]
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