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Closing Costs: Understanding What It Costs to Close on a Home and What You Can Expect to Pay

October 7, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you're in the process of buying a new home, you've likely heard the term "closing costs" in regards to the many different fees and taxes that you'll be required to pay during the purchase process. In this post we'll look at a number of these closing costs and what you will be expected to pay when you buy that next dream home. Taking out a Mortgage? There Will Be Fees Attached If you're taking out a mortgage to finance the cost of buying your home you'll end up incurring a variety of fees. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Closing Costs, Home Buying

Taking A Closer Look At Home Improvement In 2020

October 6, 2020 by Rilian Ball

When it comes to home improvement in 2020, many people are spending more time in their homes than they ever have in the past. With kids attending school from home and people working from home, many homeowners are looking at ways to potentially improve the qualities of their homes through home improvement projects. With fall right around the corner, it is a great idea to take a closer look at some projects that can help homeowners stay safe while also saving money this winter. Do Not Neglect The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Improvement, HVAC, MortgageTips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 5, 2020

October 5, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with Commerce Department readings on public and private-sector job growth and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released. Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Ramps Up as Demand for Homes Increases July home prices rose at a year-over-year rate of 4.80 percent in July as compared to June’s reading of 4.40 percent. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Home Prices, Interest Rates

Should Homeowners Refinance?

October 2, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Most people have heard the saying that it might be a good idea to refinance if mortgage rates drop. For those who might not know, refinancing is essentially taking out a new loan to replace the old one because the new loan has a lower interest rate. This could shorten the time span of a long time and reduce monthly payments, or save money on the total cost of the home. At the same time, refinancing is not right for everyone. How can homeowners determine if refinancing is right for them?  Do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Application Tagged With: Home Refinance, Mortgage Tips, Refinancing

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