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How To Cut A Great Deal On A New Home Construction

How To Cut A Great Deal On A New Home Construction

Savvy home buyers often get great deals on new home constructions by asking for deals and discounts and doing some up-front research.  Home builders often dislike offering steep discounts in sales prices because they want everyone in the community t

Nov 02, 2018 |

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows to 20-Month Low

Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows to 20-Month Low

Home price growth slowed to its lowest rate in 20 months according to the 20-City Home Price Index issued by Case-Shiller. After years of dismal readings, Las Vegas, Nevada led the cities included in the index. Top three cities for August included Las Ve

Nov 01, 2018 |

Real Estate Crowdfunding Investment Is Trending

Real Estate Crowdfunding Investment Is Trending

Although the real estate market is currently booming, the last housing bubble burst remains relatively fresh in investors’ minds and that has many taking a long look at crowdfunding. One of the lessons that came out of the burst and ensuing Great R

Oct 31, 2018 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 29th, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 29th, 2018

Last week’s economic news included readings on sales of new homes and pending home sales. A reading on consumer sentiment was also released along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Sales of New Homes Slide to Near 2 &ndas

Oct 30, 2018 |

Could Fed Interest Rate Hike Help Home Buyers?

Could Fed Interest Rate Hike Help Home Buyers?

News of the Federal Reserve hiking interest rates appears to have caused unnecessary panic among people poised to purchase a first home or a larger one for a growing family. Headlines and news reports that talk about interest rates being at their hi

Oct 27, 2018 |

3 Budgeting Tips to Help Make Your New Mortgage Payments Easier

3 Budgeting Tips to Help Make Your New Mortgage Payments Easier

Buying a new home is an exciting time, but excitement can easily turn to stress if there isn’t enough money to pay the monthly mortgage bill. The added expense can take some time to get used to, but there are ways to make the payments easier, espec

Oct 26, 2018 |