Whether you're just beginning to peruse the market or you've recently found your dream home, there's a chance you're already considering the lenders and loan terms that will work best for you. Amortization may be a less-familiar term when it comes to the layman's knowledge of buying a home, but knowing more about exactly what it means can go a long way towards a more secure financial future. Explaining Mortgage Amortization Amortization is the process of paying off your mortgage loan through … [Read more...]
Baby on the Way? Helpful Advice for Managing a Mortgage With Only One Parent Working
If you're dealing with paying off your mortgage and going down to a one-income family, it can be complicated to determine how to financially swing it. However, becoming a parent and managing a mortgage are quite common nowadays with maternity leave and the modern family. While managing a mortgage on just one salary can be a challenge, there are a few simple things you can do to make it work. Buy The House You Can Afford It may sound much too simple, but many people get so wrapped up in the … [Read more...]
$500 Renovations That Will Boost Your Home’s Value and Speed Up Your Sale
The idea of home renovations when you're selling your home can be unpopular because of the cost and time that can go into sprucing up a place you're about to leave behind. However, making a few simple, economical touches can go a long way to capitalizing on your home's value and making a difference in dollars. If you're curious about cheap options for an easier sale, here are a few that may make the deal a little sweeter. Kick Up The Kitchen A Notch With all of the time that a family spends in … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 31, 2016
Last week's economic reports included S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indexes, along with readings on new and pending home sales. Recurring weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released. Case-Shiller: Pacific Northwest Shows Fastest Home Price Growth According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index for August, home prices in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington grew fastest year-over-year. Portland posted an August index reading of 11.70 percent and … [Read more...]
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