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Honesty Is the Best Policy: Why You Need to Be Truthful on Your Mortgage Application

Honesty Is the Best Policy: Why You Need to Be Truthful on Your Mortgage Application

There are few things better than finding your dream home and being able to afford it, but simply because you’ve found the perfect place doesn’t mean you should stretch the truth. It might seem tempting to polish your mortgage application a li

May 03, 2017 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 1, 2017

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 1, 2017

Last week’s economic news included readings on Case-Shiller Home Prices Indices, new and pending home sales. Weekly readings on new jobless claims and average mortgage rates were also released. Case-Shiller reported that home prices rose by 0.20 pe

May 02, 2017 |

Buying a ‘Micro’ Home? Be Sure to Consider These Major Lifestyle Changes First

Buying a ‘Micro’ Home? Be Sure to Consider These Major Lifestyle Changes First

With the cost of a home on the rise and the concept of being sustainable becoming more popular, many people are considering moving to a smaller home to minimize their impact. It’s important, however, to consider what living small is really like bef

Apr 29, 2017 |

Case-Shiller: February Home Prices Grow at Fastest Pace in 3 Years

Case-Shiller: February Home Prices Grow at Fastest Pace in 3 Years

According to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, February home prices grew at their fastest pace in three years. While home prices have steadily grown in recent months, growth rates slowed in many areas month-to-month; the escalation of home pric

Apr 28, 2017 |

What Fees or Costs Are Involved With a Reverse Mortgage? Let’s Take a Look

What Fees or Costs Are Involved With a Reverse Mortgage? Let’s Take a Look

As a means of avoiding monthly mortgage payments, a reverse mortgage is a way for homeowners to tap into their equity in order to defer the payments on their home. While this can be a beneficial option for those who are older than 65, it’s importan

Apr 27, 2017 |

How Young Is ‘Too Young’ to Buy Your First Home? Getting Started Early Has Its Ups and Downs

How Young Is ‘Too Young’ to Buy Your First Home? Getting Started Early Has Its Ups and Downs

Many millennials are expected to enter the housing market in the next year with the interest rates still low. However, while it may be a good time, it does not necessarily mean that it’s the right time for you to make the investment. If you’r

Apr 26, 2017 |