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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 13. 2021

December 13, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on job openings and quits, month-to-month and year-over-year readings on inflation,  and the University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer sentiment survey for December. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released Job Openings Increase as Quits Decrease as Inflation Remains High The U.S. Labor Department reported that workers quit their jobs at record levels in October as job openings rose to 11 million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

Smart Ways To Create Equity Within Your Home

December 10, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Home equity is the difference between what your home can sell for and what you owe on it. Generally, the longer you own your home, the more equity you build. This is money you can use before you sell your home through a home equity loan. Just keep in mind that a home equity loan is secured with your home. If you can't make the payments, you can lose your home. Use Your Home Equity In Smart Ways: Remodel Your Home - If you've wanted to add on a family room or modernize your kitchen, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homeowner Tips Tagged With: Home Equity, Homeowner Tips, Investment Property

What Happens at a Mortgage Loan Closing Meeting? Let’s Take a Look

December 9, 2021 by Rilian Ball

So you've found the perfect home, the seller has accepted your offer, and now you're just waiting for the mortgage to close before you wrap up the sale and take possession. It's time for the closing meeting. But what does this meeting entail? And what do you need to prepare for it? Here's what you need to know. The Day Prior: Walking Through The Property 24 hours before the closing meeting, you'll be given an opportunity to walk through the property and do a final inspection. During this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

Tips For Selling A House During The Winter Season

December 8, 2021 by Rilian Ball

The most popular time of year to sell a home is the summer. There are a lot of families with children who prefer to move during the summer because they do not want to move their children during the school year. In contrast, many people do not like to move during the winter. It can be difficult to request extra time off of work, particularly during the holiday season. At the same time, it is still possible to sell a home during the winter. What are a few tips homeowners need to follow to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Curb Appeal, Mortgage Tips, Selling in Winter

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