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Assessing Your ‘Debt-to-Income Ratio’ and Why This Number Matters When Getting a Mortgage

Assessing Your ‘Debt-to-Income Ratio’ and Why This Number Matters When Getting a Mortgage

If you are looking to buy a home, you may want to consider shopping for a loan first. Having your financing squared away ahead of time can make it easier to be taken seriously by buyers and help move along the closing process. For those who are looking t

Jul 23, 2015 |

Seeking the Perfect Summer Home Improvement Project? It’s Time for an Inground Pool

Seeking the Perfect Summer Home Improvement Project? It’s Time for an Inground Pool

The warmer summer months provide homeowners with the ideal conditions for making improvements to their property. One of the more popular options for summer time improvement ideas is installing an in-ground swimming pool.  While a swimming pool may s

Jul 22, 2015 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 20, 2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 20, 2015

Last week’s economic news included an encouraging report from the National Association of Home Builders, whose housing market index held steady with a reading of 60 in July. This was the 13th consecutive month for readings over 50, which indicate t

Jul 21, 2015 |

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady

Home builder confidence remained steady at the highest reading in almost ten years according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for July. The latest reading of 60 for the index was identical to expectatio

Jul 18, 2015 |

House Hunting? Watch for These 5 Red Flags when Viewing Potential New Homes

House Hunting? Watch for These 5 Red Flags when Viewing Potential New Homes

From the sales price to the general layout of the building, there are numerous factors that buyers will consider when touring homes. While there are specific factors that buyers may be searching for in a new house, there are also a few warning signs that

Jul 17, 2015 |

Mortgage 101: 3 Reasons to Avoid Giving Wrong Information on Your Mortgage Application

Mortgage 101: 3 Reasons to Avoid Giving Wrong Information on Your Mortgage Application

A mortgage application is typically several pages in length, and it requires you to provide a considerable amount of information about your personal, professional and financial life. Some mortgage applicants may not have access to all of the information

Jul 16, 2015 |