The idea of home renovations when you're selling your home can be unpopular because of the cost and time that can go into sprucing up a place you're about to leave behind. However, making a few simple, economical touches can go a long way to capitalizing on your home's value and making a difference in dollars. If you're curious about cheap options for an easier sale, here are a few that may make the deal a little sweeter. Kick Up The Kitchen A Notch With all of the time that a family spends in … [Read more...]
Qualifying For A Mortgage Credit Certificate
Purchasing a house can be expensive, but there are measures in place to make it easier, particularly for people buying a home for the first time. One option is a mortgage credit certificate. What is the certificate, and how does it work? A Mortgage Certificate Is A Tax Credit A mortgage credit certificate, usually shortened to MCC, is a credit issued to first-time homebuyers by the local or state government. This certificate allows first-time homeowners to claim a federal tax credit for mortgage … [Read more...]
Tips For Buying A Home In Another State
There are many reasons why people need to move. Some people might be moving to be closer to a school. Other people might be moving to live closer to family members. Some people might have gotten a job in another state. Purchasing a home in another state can be a challenge, but technology has made it easier. Even though a lot of people still prefer to see a potential home in person, it is possible to take a virtual tour of a house. As a result, some people purchase homes they have never seen in … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 6, 2021
Last week’s economic reports included readings on home price trends, pending home sales, labor-sector readings on public and private-sector job growth. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. S&P Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in September The pace of national home price growth slowed for the first time since May 2020 in September according to S&P Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index. Year-over-year home price growth slowed by 0.30 … [Read more...]
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