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Did You Know? Why a Mortgage Pre-qualification Meeting Might Be Your Best Use of 5 Minutes

2025-09-16T12:57:51-04:00November 12, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , , |

If you're in the market for a mortgage, you may want to set up a pre-qualification meeting with a bank or lender. Even if you're not sure which lender you'd like to apply for a mortgage with, pre-qualification can still be a valuable step to take. And given that it only takes a few minutes, it's something every potential homeowner can do.

Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller

2025-09-16T12:57:51-04:00November 10, 2015|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|Tags: , , |

When it comes to selling a home, it is a common belief that once the offer is accepted, there is nothing else to be negotiated. However, issues and obstacles that can arise during the home inspection can be a cause for discussion with the seller. Here are some tips in the event that the home inspection isn't up to par.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 09, 2015

2025-09-16T12:57:51-04:00November 9, 2015|Categories: Market Outlook|Tags: , , |

Last week's economic reports included releases on construction spending and several labor-related reports including ADP payrolls, Non-Farm payrolls, average hourly earnings and weekly jobless claims. Freddie Mac reported that mortgage rates rose as the national unemployment rate decreased to 5.00 percent.

Pulling the Trigger: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Move Fast when Buying a Home

2025-09-16T12:57:52-04:00November 5, 2015|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|Tags: , , |

With all of the care and consideration that can go into deciding if a home is the right fit, it can add a wrench to the mix to realize that you may not have a lot of time to put in an offer. It's certainly important to weigh all of the factors of buying a home before deciding to put yourself in the ring, but here is why you'll want to come to a conclusion quickly when it comes to a home you love.

Looking to Close Faster? Follow This Easy Guide to Speeding Up the Mortgage Process

2025-09-16T12:57:52-04:00November 4, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , , |

If you're buying a home, you'll want to try to get your mortgage processed as quickly as possible. Improperly filed mortgage applications are one of the biggest reasons why home sales get delayed, and if you have a hard move-out date already set, it's critical that your mortgage process goes smoothly.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 2, 2015

2025-09-16T12:57:53-04:00November 2, 2015|Categories: Market Outlook|Tags: , , , |

A number of economic reports released last week indicate mixed economic progress. The 20-City Home Price Index showed that August home prices rose, but New Home Sales dropped in September. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve indicated that it may reserve the target federal funds range at its next meeting in December.

Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors

2025-09-16T12:57:54-04:00October 30, 2015|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|Tags: , , |

One of the stresses of moving to a new area is giving up the familiarity that you have with your old neighbors and starting from scratch. Whether you've just moved to a different locale or you're planning to relocate in the near future, there are some easy ways that you can make a home of your new neighborhood right from the start.

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