Last week's economic news included readings on sales of new and previously owned homes. Despite expectations of lower sales in both categories, sales surpassed expectations and April sales. Analysts were concerned about extremely tight inventories of available homes limiting home sales and did not expect May home sales to increase. May Home Sales Surpass Expectations Sales of new homes increased to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 610,000 sales as compared to expectations of 590,000 sales … [Read more...]
Understanding How Mortgage Calculators Work and When to Make Use of One
Investing in a home is a big financial decision, and along with the decision to buy is the question of how much mortgage you'll be able to afford. While your debt-to-income ratio can be helpful in determining the range for your mortgage amount, a mortgage calculator can be a beneficial tool in coming to a potential price. If you're curious about how and if this financial tool can benefit you, here are the details about using a mortgage calculator. What Does It Do? It's very important to ensure … [Read more...]
Summer’s Here! Freshen up Your Home Decor With This Summer Color Palette
Now that the summer season has arrived, it's time to enjoy the warm weather and cooler clothes. You might also be thinking about making some design changes to your home to welcome the season and indulge in its brilliance. If you're looking for some new color schemes and how you can use them to amp up your home, here a few brightly-colored suggestions to try out for yourself. Sky Blue With the reminder of the sea and the sky, few things are akin to summer like bright blue. Instead of going … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Earn Some Spare Cash to Help Pay Your Mortgage Down Faster
A mortgage is one of the most expensive purchases you'll make in your life, and for many, the idea of being indebted to it for years can seem like quite a burden. However, while you won't necessarily be able to pay off your home with instant savings, there are ways that you can pay it down more quickly. If you're wondering how to drum up some extra money for your mortgage, you may want to consider the following options. Refinance Your Mortgage One of the best ways to get a hold of extra funds is … [Read more...]
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