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What is the CHOICERenovation Mortgage?

What is the CHOICERenovation Mortgage?

Freddie Mac has announced the creation of a new home renovation loan program called the CHOICERenovation Mortgage.  This product is replacing Freddie Mac’s previous Renovation Mortgage and is very similar to Fannie Mae’s HomeStyle Renovat

Aug 28, 2019 | Home Renovation Loans

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 26th, 2019

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 26th, 2019

Last week’s economic news included readings  from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index and July readings on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly readings on initial jobless claims and mortgage rates were

Aug 27, 2019 |

Tips On Making Friends In Your New Neighborhood

Tips On Making Friends In Your New Neighborhood

It’s often harder to make friends as an adult than it is when you’re a child. It’s even more challenging to make adult friends when you move into a new neighborhood. You may feel like people already have their own group of friends and a

Aug 24, 2019 |

How To Maximize The Resale Value Of Your Home

How To Maximize The Resale Value Of Your Home

There are a few things to consider, when selling a home, that will help you maximize your potential for a better sales price. Seasoned real estate professionals are one of your best resources for these tips. The Buyer’s First Impression Is Emotiona

Aug 23, 2019 |

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Covenants, Codes and Restrictions?

What Are The Pros And Cons Of Covenants, Codes and Restrictions?

There is a joke about gated communities that says the walls are not just there to keep the people out but to keep the residents in. Living in a gated community that is subject to the rules of a homeowners’ association (HOA) can be a pleasant or a s

Aug 22, 2019 |

Boom Or Bubble? – Home Prices Hit Record Highs Across America

Boom Or Bubble? – Home Prices Hit Record Highs Across America

The rapidly rising home prices currently found in many parts of the United States make it seem like the Great Recession of 2008 never happened. It took approximately eight years for home prices to recover the values that were equivalent to those they had

Aug 21, 2019 |