If you're thinking about a mortgage, you may be wondering what length of payment term to choose. Here are some points to consider to see if a 40-year mortgage is appropriate for you.
Why a Detached Garage Can Drastically Improve Your Resale Price
While there are many steps that you can take to improve your property, the addition of a detached garage may be beneficial to you and may drastically improve your resale price when you are ready to sell.
The Summer Buying Season Is Here: 3 Tips to Help You Secure a Favorable Mortgage Rate
The best way to ensure you get a good rate on your mortgage is to become an informed buyer. The more you know about mortgages, the more you'll be able to save, and that doesn't just mean knowing where to find the best interest rate.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 4, 2014
Last weekâs economic news included a number of housing related reports. According to the National Association of REALTORS, pending home sales dropped by 1.10 percent in June. The S P Case-Shiller Home Price Index reports for May noted that home prices are growing at a slower rate of 9.30 percent year-over-year than April's year-over-year growth rate of 10.80 percent.
The 5-Minute Guide To Flood Insurance: What It Is, How It Works, And Whether You Need It
Not all homeowners are aware that home insurance policies don't necessarily cover damage related to a flood, as the risks are too great.
FOMC Statement: Asset Purchases to end in October, Labor Market Stronger
In recent months, investors and economists have speculated on whether or not the Fed would continue tapering its asset purchases under its latest quantitative easing (QE) program, and whether the Fed would raise its target federal funds rate of 0.00 to 0.250 percent.
S P Case-Shiller Home Price Index: May Home Prices Rise
May home prices rose in all 20 cities tracked by the S&P Case-Shiller 20 City Home Price Index. This was the second consecutive month in which all cities posted gains.
Sellers, Beware: Five Reasons You Might Not Get Top Dollar when You Sell Your Home (And How to Avoid Them)
For most people, their home is their largest asset, so they want to maximize that asset by getting top dollar when they sell. Here are a few reasons you might not get top dollar when you sell - and how to avoid them!
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 28, 2014
Last week's economic news brought several housing-related reports, which indicated varying results in terms of gauging the economic recovery.
The 7 Most Unaffordable Cities for Real Estate in the USA (And 3 Affordable Gems!)
As prices continue to rise across the board with everything from food to gas, it's no wonder that real estate prices are high in many cities across the USA.
