When you are going through the process of looking for a new home, you are probably focused on the sticker price of that home. Even though it is important to think about your down payment, your monthly mortgage payment, and the total amount of the loan, there are other expenses that you might need to cover as well. If you do not put down enough money, there is a chance that the lender could ask you to pay for something called private mortgage insurance. What is private mortgage insurance and how … [Read more...]
The Top Tips For Impressing A Potential Buyer At Showings
For those who are getting ready to put their home on the market, they want to make sure they get as much money as possible for their home. This means making a positive first impression. There is never a second chance to make a first impression. Therefore, homeowners need to make sure they do everything possible to "wow" potential buyers at open houses and showings. What are a few of the top tips that homeowners should keep in mind? Listen To The Agent Homeowners know their home the best. … [Read more...]
Case-Shiller Reports Home Prices Rise at Fastest Pace in 7 Years
S & P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported the fastest pace of U.S home price growth in seven years. National home prices grew by 10.40 percent year-over-year in December as compared to November’s reading of 9.50 percent home price growth on a year-over-year basis. The S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index reported home price growth in 18 of 20 cities included in the index. Detroit, Michigan did not report home price data for December. Phoenix, Arizona held the top … [Read more...]
What Homeowners Must Do When Behind On Mortgage Payments
There are lots of homeowners who fall on rough times from time to time. For example, some people may be in the midst of changing jobs. Other people might be going back to school. When this happens, it can be hard for homeowners to keep up with their mortgage payments. Even though they might be thinking about waiting for the bank to do something, this would be the ultimate mistake. There are ways to handle late mortgage payments as long as homeowners reach out to the lender to discuss their … [Read more...]
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