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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 9th, 2019

December 9, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reports included readings on construction spending and multiple labor sector reports including private and public sector jobs and the national unemployment rate. Weekly reports on average mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released. Construction Spending Falls 0.80 Percent in October Commerce Department reports on construction spending said that spending fell by 0.80 percent to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of $1.29 million. Analysts expected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates

5 Essential Tips For Painting A House

December 6, 2019 by Rilian Ball

When someone makes the decision to purchase a home, they often want to add their own personal touch, style, and flair to the home. One of the ways to do this is to paint the home. Of course, painting a home is a significant investment in terms of both time and money. It is important for everyone to keep a few tips in mind to make sure this process goes smoothly. Pressure Wash The Walls Ahead Of Time The first step is to make sure the walls are pressure washed first. Anything that is present on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, House Painting, Real Estate

Should You Get A Second Mortgage To Pay For College?

December 5, 2019 by Rilian Ball

College is expensive and everyone needs to think about how they are going to cover the costs. Some of the costs include tuition, room and board, meals, books, and spending money. In order to pay for college, some people consider taking out a second mortgage instead of taking out a student loan. How can someone know if taking out a second mortgage is the answer for them? There are several factors to consider. The Interest Rate One of the factors that people need to consider is the interest rate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: College Expense, Mortgage, Refinance

Case Shiller, FHFA Report Uptick In Home Price Growth In September

December 4, 2019 by Rilian Ball

Case-Shiller’s National Home Price Index showed 3.20 percent national home price growth in September, which was 0.10 percent higher than August’s reading of 3.10 percent. The 20-City Home Price Index showed the continued impact of exorbitant home prices on both coasts as home price growth slowed in high-cost areas and smaller markets experienced upward pressure on home prices as home buyers were seeking affordable homes. Phoenix, Arizona led the 20-City Home Price Index with 6.00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Trends Tagged With: Case Shiller, Market Outlook, Market Trends

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