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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 19th, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 19th, 2018

Last week’s economic news included readings on inflation, core inflation and retail sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Inflation, Retail Sales Rise in October Commerce Department readings for

Nov 20, 2018 |

5 Home-Buying Pitfalls To Avoid

5 Home-Buying Pitfalls To Avoid

Buying your home can be nerve-racking, especially if it’s the first time. The buying process is exciting and often complex. The chances of making a mistake are relatively high.  In today’s real estate market where demand surpasses supply

Nov 17, 2018 |

5 Creative Ways To Buy A Foreclosure

5 Creative Ways To Buy A Foreclosure

Buying a foreclosed home is easy, right? After all, they sell for pennies on the dollar, right? Well, that could be a false assumption. Buying a foreclosed property appears easy on TV, but in reality, it can be overwhelming.  Foreclosure sales conti

Nov 16, 2018 |

3 Things You Should Know About Land Surveys

3 Things You Should Know About Land Surveys

One thing to think about when purchasing a home or parcel of land is to have an updated land survey conducted. While property deeds generally include detailed information, many are outdated for a variety of reasons that include nature, weather conditions

Nov 15, 2018 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 13th, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 13th, 2018

Last week’s scheduled economic news was slim last week. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve issued its post-meeting statement, weekly readings on average mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also issued. FOMC: Fed

Nov 14, 2018 |

Jumbo Loan Basics

Jumbo Loan Basics

The majority of homes around the country are purchased with the aid of traditional, conforming mortgage loans. Yet when home prices rise quickly, many markets have price tags that are too high for these standard loans. Enter the jumbo loan. What is a Jum

Nov 14, 2018 | Jumbo Loans Adjustable Rate Mortgages Fixed Rate Mortgages Purchasing a Home