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Home Expenses Include Far More Than Just the Down payment

November 25, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you are thinking about purchasing your first home in the near future, then you need to be aware of the costs that you are going to take on. When you are looking at the cost of a home, it is very tempting to focus on the sticker price of the home. Even though the down payment is going to be the largest check you are going to write, this is not the only cost that you are going to pay. There are numerous other costs for which you need to budget as well. By thinking about all of these costs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Expenses, Mortgage

Important Advice For Locating The Right Neighborhood

November 24, 2020 by Rilian Ball

When people are thinking about moving, they want to make sure they find the right neighborhood. At the same time, it is not always easy for many homeowners to decide where they are going to live. Particularly if they are not familiar with the local community, there are a few important points that everyone should keep in mind. By thinking about these factors ahead of time, potential homeowners are going to place themselves in a position to be successful when they purchase their next home.  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Commuting, Neighborhoods, New Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 23, 2020

November 23, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on housing market conditions, sales of previously owned homes, and housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. NAHB: Homebuilder Confidence Hits Record High in November The National Association of Home Builders reported a fourth consecutive record high for builder confidence as November’s index reading of 90 exceeded October’s reading of 80. Any reading over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Economic News, NAHB, unemployment claims

Understanding the Difference Between a Mortgage Pre-qualification and a Pre-approval

November 20, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you're in the market for a new home and you've been researching mortgages, you've likely come across the terms "pre-qualification" and "pre-approval". While these terms are self-explanatory in some circumstances, they are quite different in regards to mortgage financing. In today's blog post we'll explain the difference between a mortgage pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Pre-qualification: an Initial Look at Your Mortgage Options The first – and easiest – step on the way to … [Read more...]

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

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