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Three Tips for How to Secure a Mortgage if You Are A Self-Employed Entrepreneur

February 3, 2021 by Rilian Ball

If you are self-employed, either as a freelancer or as the owner of your own business, your income can fluctuate greatly from year to year. That can make it difficult to get approved for a mortgage, although there are some things you can do to improve your chances. Here are three tips for securing a mortgage if you are self-employed. Make Sure Your Credit Score Is In Good Shape While your ability to pay back a mortgage is the most important factor in approval, your credit score is a close … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Mortgages and Credit

The Top Ways To Upgrade The Exterior Of Your Home On A Budget

February 2, 2021 by Rilian Ball

There are a lot of people who are spending more time at home these days. As the temperature starts to warm up once again, there are some homeowners who are looking for ways to upgrade the outside of their home. Even though there are some people who are looking at installing a brand new patio or deck, this can be extremely expensive. Fortunately, there are ways that homeowners can completely transform the exterior of their home without breaking the bank. Take a look at a few of the top ideas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Exterior Upgrades, MortgageTips, Upgrading Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 1, 2021

February 1, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings from S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, readings on new and pending home sales,  and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published. S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: Home Prices Rose Faster in November The Case-Shiller National Home Price Index showed that November home prices grew by 9.50 percent on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis. … [Read more...]

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

Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue Rising in November

January 29, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Case-Shiller Home Price Indices reported a year-over-year national home price gain of 9.50 percent for November 2020. Home prices continued to grow in response to high demand for homes and homeowner relocations in response to the covid-19 pandemic. Inventories of pre-owned homes remained low. Home prices rose at a slower pace in November but remained strong in most areas. 20-City Home Price Index Reports Home Price Gains in 19 of 20 Cities November’s edition of the 20-City Home Price Index … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Corona virus, Home Supply

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