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Did You Know? How Accelerating Your Mortgage Payments Can Help Your Credit Score

April 21, 2017 by Rilian Ball

The tough part might be over after your mortgage has been approved, but it's still important to keep on top of your monthly payments and maintain a good credit score for your financial future. If you're currently wondering how increasing your mortgage payments can help your credit outlook, here are some things to consider. Change Your Payment Schedule Most people opt for a monthly mortgage payment, which can certainly stretch the budget but is still something that can be maintained consistently. … [Read more...]

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

Going on a Nice Vacation? Protect Your Home and Valuables With These 3 Key Tips

April 20, 2017 by Rilian Ball

It's always exciting to pack up and get away from your home for the sake of escape, but going on vacation also means leaving your home behind. While a good neighborhood can go a long way towards making sure your home stays safe in your absence, here are some additional tips for how to ensure you'll be coming back from your trip without incident. Take Care Of Your Property Thieves will often assume that an unkempt yard and home maintenance issues are a sign of a homeowner that doesn't care, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around The Home, Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Around the Home, Homeowner Tips, Real Estate Tips

NAHB: Builder Sentiment Dips in April

April 19, 2017 by Rilian Ball

According to the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index for April, Builder Confidence dropped three points to an index reading of 68 in April. While any reading over 50 indicates positive builder confidence, home builders said that they continue to face obstacles including higher costs for materials and elevated costs associated with regulatory issues. Builders have repeatedly cited concerns including a lack of buildable lots and labor shortages in past months. Home Builder … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Housing Market

Selling Your Home? Understanding Why a Buyer Might Withdraw — and How to Win Them Back

April 18, 2017 by Rilian Ball

It may seem like the hard part is over once you've received a few offers on your home and are preparing for the negotiation process. Unfortunately, anything can happen until the papers and signed and this means that potential homebuyers can back out. If you're dealing with a wavering bidder and are wondering how you can win them back, here are some reasons they might withdraw and how you may be able to win them over. The Price Is Too High It's possible that when it comes to negotiating, many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Negotiations, Selling a Home

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