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Video: Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?

Video: Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?

Yes. Like the video shows, lenders now offer several affordable mortgage options which can help first-time homebuyers overcome obstacles that made purchasing a home difficult in the past. Lenders may now be able to help borrowers who don’t have a

Dec 05, 2015 |

What Happens at a Mortgage Loan Closing Meeting? Let’s Take a Look

What Happens at a Mortgage Loan Closing Meeting? Let’s Take a Look

So you’ve found the perfect home, the seller has accepted your offer, and now you’re just waiting for the mortgage to close before you wrap up the sale and take possession. It’s time for the closing meeting. But what does this meeting e

Dec 04, 2015 |

Thinking About Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know About Life in a Condo

Thinking About Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know About Life in a Condo

The shift from home living to condo life may seem like a minor one, but there are plenty of things that will differentiate your lifestyle other than size when it comes to making a condominium purchase. If you’re contemplating this move and wonderin

Dec 03, 2015 |

How to Give the Ultimate Christmas Gift: Paying Off a Family Member’s Mortgage

How to Give the Ultimate Christmas Gift: Paying Off a Family Member’s Mortgage

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re in a position to do it, paying off a family member’s mortgage is one of the biggest gifts you could give this holiday season. A mortgage can be a heavy burden on a young homeowner, which is w

Dec 02, 2015 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 30, 2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 30, 2015

Although last week’s economic calendar was cut short by the Thanksgiving holiday, several housing-related reports were released. The FHFA reported on third quarter results for its Housing Market Index and the Commerce Department reported on new ho

Dec 01, 2015 |

S&P Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Gain Across U.S.

S&P Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Gain Across U.S.

Home prices increased across the S&P Case Shiller 20-City Home Price Index in September. According to the 20-City Home Price Index, Year-over year home price gains increased to 5.50 percent from August’s reading of 5.10 percent. 17 cities post

Nov 28, 2015 |