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The FHA Mortgage Minimum Credit Score Has Been Reduced. Here’s What You Need to Know…

The FHA Mortgage Minimum Credit Score Has Been Reduced. Here’s What You Need to Know…

Credit is of considerable concern when it comes to buying a home, but if you’re on the market for a new place in the next few months there may be some timely news that applies to you. If you haven’t heard about the changes to the Federal Hous

Mar 04, 2016 |

4 Facts You Need to Know Before Setting Up a Mortgage Escrow Account

4 Facts You Need to Know Before Setting Up a Mortgage Escrow Account

Buying a home involves a variety of nuances and strange-sounding terms, and one of the least understood aspects of the home buying process is the escrow account. Essentially, an escrow account is a third party bank account your lender can require you to

Mar 03, 2016 |

If There’s One Mistake That You Make With Your Mortgage…Don’t Make This One

If There’s One Mistake That You Make With Your Mortgage…Don’t Make This One

There is so much to know when it comes to home ownership that even wading into all of the information can seem overwhelming, but if there’s one thing you need when the time comes to purchasing a home, it’s to be prepared. Here are a few ways

Mar 02, 2016 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 29, 2016

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 29, 2016

Last week’s economic reports included Existing and New Home Sales and Consumer Confidence along with regularly scheduled weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Exceed Expectations January sales of previous

Mar 01, 2016 |

3 Quick Painting Tips That Will Help Take Your Walls from Tacky to Tasteful

3 Quick Painting Tips That Will Help Take Your Walls from Tacky to Tasteful

Whether you happen to be a painting pro or you’ve never dared to pick up a roller, there are a few tricks of the trade that professionals use to make a paint job look its best. If you want to take an old, outdated paint job and turn it into somethi

Feb 27, 2016 |

December Home Prices Rise According To S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index

December Home Prices Rise According To S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index

Home prices rose slightly in December according to S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released Tuesday. According to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index, which covers cities representing all nine US Census divisions, home prices rose 5

Feb 26, 2016 |