If you are looking for a way to diversify your investment portfolio, there are different options available. One option is to invest in real estate. With so many different choices, how can you select the right one for your needs? There are a few key points to keep in mind. A Single-Family Home One of the first options you might be considering is a single-family home. This is a versatile option that you can use to host long-term renters or vacation visitors. Single-family homes come in many shapes … [Read more...]
Amortization: What You Need To Know About How Your Loan Is Paid Off
If you own a home, you will see a lot of information about your payment schedule. It specifies exactly what payments you have to make, when you have to make them, and how much of each payment will go toward your principal and interest. This is called an amortization schedule, and it is typically designed in such a way that your last payment pays off your loan down to the penny. How does this impact the life of your loan? Most Of Your First Few Payments Go Toward The Interest During the first few … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 7, 2022
Last week’s economic reporting included the Federal Reserve’s statement on its target interest rate range and Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s regularly-scheduled press conference. Data on construction spending and public and private-sector jobs was published along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Fed Hikes Key Interest Rate Range, but Signals a Future Slowdown The Federal Reserve increased its key interest rate range last week from 3.50-3.75 percent to … [Read more...]
4 Mistakes That Plague First-Time Home Sellers and How to Avoid Making Them
Are you thinking about selling your home? If this is your first time going through the selling process, you may be wondering just how well things are going to go. Selling a home is usually a smooth process – there are thousands sold each day – but issues can arise if you're not careful. Let's explore four mistakes that are commonly made by first-time home sellers and how you can avoid them. Trying To Sell Without Experienced Representation The first and most significant mistake that … [Read more...]
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