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Buying a Home This Fall? Here’s How Your Choice of Neighborhood Will Impact Your Mortgage

Buying a Home This Fall? Here’s How Your Choice of Neighborhood Will Impact Your Mortgage

If you’re planning to buy a home in the next few months, you’ll want to ensure you choose a great neighborhood to live in – not just because it can improve your quality of life, but also because it can help you get a mortgage. Neighborho

Oct 16, 2015 |

How Much Should You Budget for Closing Costs? Let’s Take a Look

How Much Should You Budget for Closing Costs? Let’s Take a Look

If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re probably trying to budget for all of the expenses that come with a home purchase. After all, the asking price isn’t necessarily the entire amount that you’ll pay – there are oth

Oct 15, 2015 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 13, 2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 13, 2015

Last week’s economic reports included the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Minutes and Weekly Jobless Claims. Also, the new mortgage TRID rules went into effect. Here are the details: TRID (TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure) Goes Into Effect TR

Oct 14, 2015 |

Looking for an Eco-friendly Upgrade? Try These Easy Ways to Save Water Around the Home

Looking for an Eco-friendly Upgrade? Try These Easy Ways to Save Water Around the Home

With the impact we have on our environment becoming a matter of greater concern, it’s becoming more important for the average citizen to know they’re doing their part. While there are many simple tricks for saving water that will make you fee

Oct 10, 2015 |

Real Estate Investing: Why Buying a Condo in a Ski Resort Area Can Be a Great Investment

Real Estate Investing: Why Buying a Condo in a Ski Resort Area Can Be a Great Investment

The decision to invest in real estate can be one rife with risk, but if you’re ready to take this type of step into the investment market, you might be wondering where to begin. While upcoming neighborhoods and university areas may always be a plac

Oct 09, 2015 |

The Pros and Cons of Paying Your Mortgage off Biweekly Versus Monthly

The Pros and Cons of Paying Your Mortgage off Biweekly Versus Monthly

If you have a mortgage, you’re probably looking for the best option to pay it off. Monthly mortgage payments are an easy-to-manage way to pay for your house – in fact, they’re the most common form of mortgage payment  but now, many

Oct 08, 2015 |