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What Are Closing Costs?

What Are Closing Costs?

When you sit down to sign the papers to buy a home, you will most likely be required to pay closing costs. Mortgage closing costs are the fees associated with the home buying and lending process.  What is included in my closing costs? The types of

Aug 22, 2018 | Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home Conventional Loans

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 20th, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 20th, 2018

Last week’s economic reports included readings from the National Association of Home Builders and Commerce Department releases on Housing Starts and Building Permits issued. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were relea

Aug 21, 2018 |

Outdoor Projects That Will Help You Sell Your Home

Outdoor Projects That Will Help You Sell Your Home

First impressions matter when you’re selling your home. Curb appeal is what draws potential buyers to your home. It can make or break a home sale. Attractive landscaping or an appealing entryway can determine whether or not buyers walk through your

Aug 18, 2018 |

Tips For Selling Your Home In The Fall

Tips For Selling Your Home In The Fall

Football season has kicked off, temperatures are cooling and pumpkin spice everything is for sale in the stores. Yes, fall is here. While most people associate the spring and summer months as the ideal times of year to buy or sell, fall is still a great

Aug 17, 2018 |

Pros and Cons of Downsizing After Retirement

Pros and Cons of Downsizing After Retirement

With Baby Boomers already rolling into retirement and Gen X looking forward to shrugging off the stress of the 40-hour work week, downsizing could be a strategic move. For many Americans, homeownership remains their single largest investment and the mont

Aug 16, 2018 |

Myths About Buying A Vacation Home

Myths About Buying A Vacation Home

Are you thinking about buying a vacation home? Maybe owning two homes is part of your retirement dream. Maybe you’d like to have a second home in your favorite holiday locale. If you are thinking about taking this step, you might have talked to fam

Aug 15, 2018 |