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Speeding Up the Close: Five Tips on How to Close Your Mortgage Loan Faster So You Can Start Moving In
When a seller accepts an offer from a buyer, the process of obtaining the property has just begun. The buyer now has to conduct an inspection, get approval from an attorney and obtain a mortgage - all of which can be time consuming. Here are a few ways that you can speed up the mortgage process and close the deal sooner.
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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week - September 14, 2020
Last week's economic news included readings on inflation, job openings, and weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates. Inflation Rate Slows in August After posting 0.60 percent growth for each month in June and July, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.40 percent in August. These growth rates offset declines in inflation during the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Used vehicle prices increased after deep discounts offered when the pandemic started; analysts said that rising prices for used vehicles offset losses in previous months and produced low inflation for August.
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3 Handy Tips That Will Prevent Serious Stress when Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
It's not easy, but staying calm will help you to plan for your upcoming home purchase and sale and make the process easier. So how can you avoid the stress? Here are three strategies that will keep you calm, no matter what may happen.
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Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Interested In?
If you are looking to sell a home in the current market, then you know that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many people look at the world and this includes their home.
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You May Need More Than You Think To Buy Your First Home
Those who are thinking about buying their first home soon are likely saving up for a down payment. This can be a challenging process because, for many people, this is the largest amount of money they have ever saved in their lives. Sadly, the amount that people might need to buy their first home is more than they think.
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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week - September 8, 2020
Last week's scheduled economic news included readings on construction spending and labor sector reports on public and private sector jobs. The national unemployment rate was also reported. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.
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How to Get Stains & Grease Off Of Walls
Stains are common issues faced by homeowners; however, when the stains involve the walls, this can be a difficult challenge. Stains and grease are a much tougher challenge than dust and cobwebs. That is why there are specialized methods that help remove grease and stains from walls.
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How Do Mortgage Lenders Decide How Much You Can Borrow?
When you visit your lender to get a mortgage for your home, they will tell you the maximum amount that you are allowed to borrow. But how do they reach this total and what factors do they take into consideration?
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Keep The Dream Of Owning A Home Alive
For many people, owning a home is their dream. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire country and has left many people wondering if they can still afford to own a home.
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The Top 3 Reasons To Invest In A Reverse Mortgage
For seniors who have equity built up in their home, they might have heard about something called a reverse mortgage. There are plenty of TV commercials for reverse mortgages; however, there is still a lot of confusion regarding what they are.
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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week - August 31, 2020
Last week's economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with data on new and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new and continuing jobless claims were also published.
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Condo Damage Caused By Contractors Hired By The HOA: Who Pays?
For those who live in a condo, they know that there are numerous advantages that come with this living arrangement. Living in a condo means that other people are going to be responsible for landscaping and common areas while homeowners are still able to build equity in the home.
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Refi or Wait? How to Choose Between Refinancing Your Mortgage Now or Waiting Until You Need the Money
For those homeowners who have lived in their home for more than a few years, pulling equity out of the property is a tempting potential benefit. However, with property values and interest rates adjusting frequently, you may wonder if now is the best time to refinance your mortgage.
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Case-Shiller: June Home Prices Rise as Affordability Crisis Grows
According to the National Case-Shiller Home Price Index for June, U.S. home prices rose 4.30 percent year-over-year, which was unchanged from May's year-over-year home price growth rate. Home prices are expected to continue growing through 2020 as businesses reopen and COVID-19 restrictions ease.
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From Big to Small: How to Downsize from a Large House to a Smaller, More Efficient Home
If you're moving from a large home into a smaller house or condo, you're probably looking forward to enjoying a lower heating bill and not having to do as much cleaning. But before you move, you'll want to take certain precautions to ensure that you're not overwhelmed.
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