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5 First Steps For New Homeowners

5 First Steps For New Homeowners

As a new homeowner, now is the time to take control and organize your house for safety and security. The following first five steps should be carried out in the first few weeks if possible. 1. Change The Locks There’s no way of knowing if the previ

Jan 04, 2019 |

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Grinds to Lowest Rate in 2 Years

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Grinds to Lowest Rate in 2 Years

Home prices rose by 0.40 percent in October according to Case-Shiller’s 20-City Home Price Index and were unchanged from September’s year-over-year reading of 5.50 percent growth. Slower growth in home prices could help some would-be home buy

Jan 03, 2019 |

The Ins and Outs of a Down Payment

The Ins and Outs of a Down Payment

Being able to purchase a home is often tied to how much of a down payment you have saved. If you have never bought a house before, you may not understand what a down payment is or why it is so important. Here’s the basics you need to know as you sav

Jan 02, 2019 | VA Loans FHA Loans Preapproval Purchasing a Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 31st, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 31st, 2018

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Housing Market Indices, National Association of Realtors® on pending home sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.   The Commerce Department’

Jan 01, 2019 |

How Tech Can Change the Real Estate Process

How Tech Can Change the Real Estate Process

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drone video are just a few of the ways that technology is changing the real estate industry. If you are in the market for a property, understanding these new processes can help you in many ways. Using Artifici

Dec 29, 2018 |

4 Reasons Why Home Ownership Is Better Than Renting

4 Reasons Why Home Ownership Is Better Than Renting

Are you trying to decide if you should rent or buy? There are many reasons why home ownership is better than renting. Here are just a few to consider when you’re making your decision. 1. Stability For Your Family When you own your home, the life of

Dec 28, 2018 |