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21,
2016
There are numerous factors to consider when buying a house, and some are more important than others. Specifically, people can bring into consideration price, home’s condition and sometimes the location. But what about other lesser known varying factor that can make a break a purchase. Neighborhood When visiting the neighborhood of your future home, this […]
10,
2016
Reverse mortgages have had a negative perception until recently. The Federal Housing Administration has altered the program to the point that it can now be used as a financial planning tool and not just another loan product. It still does not negate the fact that so many misconceptions have been associated with HECM loans. However, […]
3,
2016
Spring is right around the corner and is usually considered the right time to buy a home; but the real question is are you in the right time to buy a home? You may have read all of the books and blogs that even whispers the word “Homebuying” but you are never prepared until you […]
25,
2016
There’s something desperately missing in your life. You decide to do something about it now, and so you sign up for one of a slew of websites that aim to help yearning hearts like yours find a match. You flip through profiles late at night, and certain phrases or well-lit photos make your heart skip […]
11,
2016
In a white-hot market, you may feel pressure to make some concessions to win over a seller—and, no, we’re not talking about sending a basket of banana-nut muffins. When you make an offer on a home, it’s standard to throw in some contingencies—telling the seller that if the home isn’t up to snuff for a […]
4,
2016
If you’re a retiree, you have probably heard talk of reverse mortgages. What exactly are they? What are the pros and cons? Is a reverse mortgage a good idea for you personally? Reverse mortgages are basically loans available to people over 62. Using your house as collateral, the lender gives you money to use during […]
29,
2016
A good Realtor® is sort of like your own personal Yoda—someone you can trust with your most pressing questions and biggest decisions, guiding you safely toward your destiny (of a brand new home!). But how do you choose the right Realtor when there are literally hundreds of options in your area? They say in California the […]
22,
2016
14,
2016
With mortgage rates averaging less than 5% for the past five years—and 2015 set to become year No. 6 in that trend—there’s never been a better time to carry a mortgage into retirement, right? Not so fast. While it’s an appealing idea to hold onto a predictable monthly mortgage payment and plow into retirement savings […]
7,
2016
The U.S. housing market is on track for its best year since 2006. Home prices are up, foreclosures are down, boomerang buyers are re-entering the market, and millennials are finally—finally—moving out of their parents’ basements. Our long national nightmare appears to really be over. Bottom line: The housing crisis is beginning to feel like a […]
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