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3 Reasons to Avoid Giving Wrong Information on Your Mortgage Application

2025-09-16T13:02:40-04:00August 12, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , |

Completing a loan application is among the first steps mortgage applicants take when applying for a loan, and it is easy to overlook the importance of providing accurate information at this stage in the process. It is best to take time complete the loan application as accurately as possible as it is a legal requirement and because of the other negative consequences.

3 Reasons to Avoid Giving Wrong Information on Your Mortgage Application

2025-09-16T13:02:41-04:00August 12, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , |

Completing a loan application is among the first steps mortgage applicants take when applying for a loan, and it is easy to overlook the importance of providing accurate information at this stage in the process. It is best to take time complete the loan application as accurately as possible as it is a legal requirement and because of the other negative consequences.

3 Closing Costs That Most Buyers Forget to Factor in – and What You Can Expect to Pay

2025-09-16T13:02:41-04:00August 11, 2015|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|Tags: , , |

If you're in the process of buying a home, you probably have your deposit and monthly mortgage charges in a spreadsheet, along with a chart of your other expenses and your monthly income. But when it comes to buying a home, there are lots of different costs that will come into play - and it’s easy to forget something. When you're preparing to close on your new home, make sure you consider these three closing costs that most buyers forget.

Staging Tips: How to Make Your Bedrooms One of Your Home’s Best Selling Features

2025-09-16T13:02:42-04:00August 7, 2015|Categories: Home Seller Tips|Tags: , , |

To potential homebuyers, a bedroom is more than just a place to lay your head at night. It's a place to relax, retreat, and recover, a place where the demands of the busy world are locked out. And with a properly staged bedroom, you can tap into potential buyers desire for relaxation and make your home their number one pick.

Real Estate Terminology 101: What Exactly Is A “Buyer’s Market”?

2025-09-16T13:02:42-04:00August 6, 2015|Categories: Real Estate Tips|Tags: , , |

If you've been following the real estate industry for any length of time, you've probably heard the phrase "buyer's market" at some point. And although the meaning may seem apparent, it takes some study to understand what actually constitutes a buyer's market. Who decides whether it's a buyer's or seller's market? What's the threshold for deciding between the two? Here’s what you need to know.

Thinking About Selling Your Home Without A Real Estate Agent? Don’t – Here’s Why

2025-09-16T13:02:42-04:00August 5, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips, Home Seller Tips, Personal Finance|Tags: , , |

If you’re considering selling your home in the near future, you may be tempted to simply cut out the middleman and opt for an FSBO sale. However, selling a home is a major undertaking, and most FSBO home sales run into obstacles. Here are three reasons why you’ll want an agent to represent you instead of going it alone.

First-time Home Buyers: Why Splurging for a Larger Home Beats Condo Living

2025-09-16T13:02:43-04:00August 4, 2015|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|Tags: , , |

While there may be some initial financial benefit associated with buying a smaller property, there are a few benefits associated with splurging and buying a larger home as a first purchase. By analyzing these benefits, first-time home buyers can make a more informed decision about how to proceed.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 3, 2015

2025-09-16T13:02:43-04:00August 3, 2015|Categories: Market Outlook|Tags: , , |

Last week's scheduled economic reports included the Case-Shiller 20 and 20-City Index reports, pending home sales data released by the National Association of Realtors® and the scheduled post-meeting statement of the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee. This week's economic calendar includes reports on consumer spending, core inflation and consumer spending. July readings on Non-Farm Payrolls and the national unemployment rate will also be released along with regularly scheduled weekly reports on new jobless claims and mortgage rates.

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