Do you find yourself staring out the window, longing for an early sunrise, hot days and late evenings? With spring just around the corner, it might feel like summer is a lifetime away. However, the good news is that you can be productive around the home while you wait for summer to arrive. Let's take a quick look at three easy do-it-yourself projects that will keep you busy until the summer sun is shining. Add A Splash Of Spring-y Color As long as you are willing to do the prep work, painting is … [Read more...]
Understand Your Options When You Refinance A Home Loan
Are you interested in refinancing your mortgage? There are a variety of reasons why you might want to refinance your home loan. For example, you might want to secure a lower interest rate, or you may want to reduce your monthly payment. You might even want to tap into the equity you have in your home for some quick cash. There are different loan options available, so you need to think carefully about which one is best for your needs. The Conventional Mortgage Refinance One of the first … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 6, 2023
Last week’s economic reporting included readings from S&P Case-Shiller home price indices, data on pending home sales, and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. S&P Case-Shiller: December Home Price Growth Slows in 20-City Index Home price growth slowed in December according to S&P Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index. Home prices rose by 4.60 percent year-over-year as compared to November’s year-over-year home price growth rate of 6.80 percent. … [Read more...]
What Is Mortgage Insurance and How Does It Benefit Me?
Are you in the market for a new home? If you are considering a mortgage, you may be curious about mortgage insurance, commonly referred to as PMI or MI. Let's explore the topic of mortgage insurance, including how it works to reduce risk and how it benefits you as the mortgage borrower. Mortgage Insurance = Risk Reduction You might not know this, but the toughest part of the home buying process for many individuals and families is coming up with the required down payment. For example, if you … [Read more...]
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