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The Most And Least Expensive Cities In America

June 16, 2020 by Rilian Ball

The cost of living in America varies widely in different parts of the country. In general, it is less expensive to live in the country than in the cities. However, there are many cities where the cost of living is modest compared to others where the money needed to live there is outrageous in comparison. These rankings came from comparing the monthly cost of renting a one-bedroom apartment, utilities, the price for gasoline, and the cost of groceries. The Ten Lowest-Cost Cities For Renters From … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Cost of Living, Economy, Mortgage

Buying A Home: You Might Be Able To Skip The Home Appraisal – But Should You?

June 11, 2020 by Rilian Ball

When someone is thinking about buying a home, one of the key parts is the home appraisal. The appraisal ensures that the buyer is paying a fair price for the home while also protecting the mortgage lender against taking a loss. On the other hand, an appraisal is also an added cost of the buyer can be a serious source of stress for both sellers and brokers. Recently, government agencies have passed a rule saying that home appraisals are no longer going to be required on homes that are less than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Appraisals, Mortgage, New Home

7 Reasons To Buy A Home In The Summer Months

June 10, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you've been putting off your house hunting, it's time to head out. Summer is the best season to go shopping for a new home, for a variety of reasons.  1. More Inventory Homeowners list their homes for sale in the summer more often than any other season. When you shop for a new home during this time, you'll have a much wider selection of homes to choose from.  2. Better Prices More inventory in summer often turns the local real estate scene into a buyer's market. Home sellers may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Mortgage, Summer Activites, Summer Home Buying

5 Tips For Getting A Job In A New City When You Relocate

June 9, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Did you just move into a new city? Transitioning to a new city is hard enough, but when you also need to find a job, it can be even tougher. Since everything is a bit new to you, there are definitely some strategies to implement that will make your job hunting easier. Here are some tips to keep in mind. 1. Let People Know You are Looking For A Job Everywhere you go, spread the word that you are in the market for a new job. In general, people love to help out other people. Someone you speak with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Moving, New Job, Real Estate

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