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5 Tips to Reduce Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

5 Tips to Reduce Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

Buying a home isn’t cheap – and even though mortgage rates are low, your own financial circumstances may mean that your monthly payment is more than you can afford. Whether you’re a new buyer looking to save money or a cash-strapped own

Apr 07, 2016 |

Budgeting for a New Home?: 3 Unlikely Costs to Consider in Your Overall Budget

Budgeting for a New Home?: 3 Unlikely Costs to Consider in Your Overall Budget

If you’re planning to buy a new home in the near future, you’re probably working hard to prepare a budget and determine how much you can afford before you start viewing homes. While it’s good to have an idea of what you can pay for a ne

Apr 06, 2016 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 4, 2016

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 4, 2016

Last week’s economic calendar was full of new releases including pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and construction spending. Labor related reports including ADP payrolls, federal Non-farm payrolls, and the national unemployment r

Apr 05, 2016 |

3 Budget-Friendly DIY Weekend Renovations to Step into Spring

3 Budget-Friendly DIY Weekend Renovations to Step into Spring

The springtime is often the best time of the year for cleaning up and getting rid of old items, but with its proximity to the winter months it can still be hard to commit to large-scale renovations. If you’re looking for some small fixes to give yo

Apr 02, 2016 |

Rookie Mistakes: Don’t Make These 4 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Rookie Mistakes: Don’t Make These 4 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes

Buying your first home is exciting. Many young people view homeownership as the definitive mark of adulthood, the final milestone on a decades-long journey. And while becoming a homeowner is cause for celebration, you’ll want to ensure you keep you

Apr 01, 2016 |

Case-Shiller Report Shows Home Prices Rose in January

Case-Shiller Report Shows Home Prices Rose in January

Home prices were 5.70 percent higher year-over-year in January according to S&P Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index. Top year-over-year gains were posted by Portland, Oregon at 11.80 percent, San Francisco, California at 10.80 percent and S

Mar 31, 2016 |