Last week’s scheduled economic news included results from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims. Fannie Mae Survey Shows Lower Home Buyer Confidence in May Fannie Mae reported lower home buyer confidence in housing market conditions in May. High home prices and rising mortgage rates challenged prospective home buyers while providing favorable conditions for sellers. 65 percent of consumers surveyed for Fannie Mae’s Home … [Read more...]
Will Pre-Approval for a Mortgage Hurt My Credit Score?
Obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage is an important step when you're planning to buy a home. It gives you an idea of how much you can afford, helps streamline the home-buying process, and strengthens your position as a serious buyer. However, many people worry that the pre-approval process might negatively impact their credit score. In this blog post, we'll dive into the details to determine whether or not a pre-approval for a mortgage will hurt your credit. Understanding Credit … [Read more...]
Will Pre-Approval for a Mortgage Hurt My Credit Score?
Obtaining a pre-approval for a mortgage is an important step when you're planning to buy a home. It gives you an idea of how much you can afford, helps streamline the home-buying process, and strengthens your position as a serious buyer. However, many people worry that the pre-approval process might negatively impact their credit score. In this blog post, we'll dive into the details to determine whether or not a pre-approval for a mortgage will hurt your credit. Understanding Credit Inquiries To … [Read more...]
Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors
One of the stresses of moving to a new area is giving up the familiarity that you have with your old neighbors and starting from scratch. Whether you've just moved to a different locale or you're planning to relocate in the near future, there are some easy ways that you can make a home of your new neighborhood right from the start. Stand Up and Smile While there are neighborhoods where people are definitely friendlier than others, by making your presence positively known you can make an instant … [Read more...]
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