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The Timeline: Prequalifying To Closing

October 12, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Even though purchasing a new home can be exciting, it can also be stressful. There are a lot of tasks that need to be completed between qualifying for a mortgage and receiving the necessary funds. Therefore, potential homeowners need to understand the timeline so they make sure they are on track to meet their closing dates. What are a few examples of important milestones that have to be accomplished?  Make An Offer On A Home After getting pre-qualified for a mortgage, the next step is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Application, Clear to Close, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 11, 2021

October 11, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on public and private-sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published. Non-Farm Payrolls: Jobs Growth Dips Sharply in September U.S. jobs growth dipped sharply in September according to the federal government’s Non-Farm Payrolls report. 194,000 public and private sector jobs were added and fell far short of the expected reading of 500,000 jobs added. 366,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

Baby on the Way? Helpful Advice for Managing a Mortgage With Only One Parent Working

October 8, 2021 by Rilian Ball

If you're dealing with paying off your mortgage and going down to a one-income family, it can be complicated to determine how to financially swing it. However, becoming a parent and managing a mortgage are quite common nowadays with maternity leave and the modern family. While managing a mortgage on just one salary can be a challenge, there are a few simple things you can do to make it work. Buy The House You Can Afford It may sound much too simple, but many people get so wrapped up in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Budgeting

Exploring Asbestos Prevention And The Top Green Alternatives

October 7, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Houses across the country come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are older than others, so they might come with aspects that are a bit outdated. Unfortunately, there are a lot of locations where older homes might still have asbestos in them. While this should be something that comes up on the inspection, buyers need to be aware of these serious issues. If the home was built before 1980, there is a major chance that the building might have asbestos in it. Fortunately, there are alternatives … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Asbestos, Green Options, Inspections

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