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Home Buying Power Remains In Motion Depsite Rising Mortgage Rates

November 30, 2018 by Rilian Ball

The real estate market does not occupy a space outside the laws of physics. As Sir Isaac Newton so aptly theorized, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." When applying the English physicist's Third Law to today's rising mortgage rates, anticipating the reaction can be valuable information if you are planning to buy or sell a home or commercial property. At first blush, residential home buyers and commercial property investors might expect the "opposite" reaction to impact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Sales, Interest Rates, Mortgage

Mortgage Challenges For Self-Employed Home Buyers

November 28, 2018 by Rilian Ball

It's no secret that mortgage lending institutions look favorably on steady paychecks and positive debt-to-income ratios. That can leave many self-employed prospective home buyers feeling anxious about getting approved for a mortgage. But just like the 9-to-5ers who get regular paychecks, self-employed people earning a good living can get approved with a little due diligence. The primary concern of mortgage lenders is not necessarily where your revenue comes from, it's confidence that you can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Credit Score, Mortgage, Self-Employment

Real Estate Crowdfunding Investment Is Trending

October 30, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Although the real estate market is currently booming, the last housing bubble burst remains relatively fresh in investors' minds and that has many taking a long look at crowdfunding. One of the lessons that came out of the burst and ensuing Great Recession was that investors were blind to where their money went. If you watched the Academy Award-winning film "The Big Short," then you at least understand Hollywood's hyperbolic explanation of the subprime mortgage crisis. You may be asking: what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Crowdfunding, Mortgage, Real Estate

3 Budgeting Tips to Help Make Your New Mortgage Payments Easier

October 25, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Buying a new home is an exciting time, but excitement can easily turn to stress if there isn't enough money to pay the monthly mortgage bill. The added expense can take some time to get used to, but there are ways to make the payments easier, especially in those first few months when money is the tightest. Prioritize The Mortgage Bill And Pay It Immediately This may seem like a counterintuitive tip for anybody looking for help making mortgage payments, but it is easily the best one and the one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Affordability, Budget, Mortgage Payment

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