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Do You Have Enough Of A Down Payment Saved Up?

June 15, 2021 by Rilian Ball

If you are planning on purchasing a home in the near future, you need to make sure you have enough money saved up. While there are a lot of expenses that go along with purchasing a home, the biggest expense is the down payment. The common belief is that people have to put 20 percent down; however, even if you don’t have 20 percent saved up, you might still be able to purchase a home. It will depend on whether you can get a lender to provide a loan that is greater than 80 percent of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Down Payment, Mortgage, Savings

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic reporting included readings on job openings, inflation, and consumer sentiment. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. Job Openings Increase as Employers Struggle to Fill Positions Job openings rose in April according to the Labor Department, but workers were quitting jobs in record numbers. 9.30 million openings were reported as compared to expectations of 8.20 million job openings and 8.30 million job openings reported in March. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Report, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

How to Market Your Home as the Perfect Rental or Investment Property

June 11, 2021 by Rilian Ball

When a homeowner is preparing to sell a home, it can be beneficial to determine the target audience that is most likely to be interested in the property as an important initial step. In some cases, it is advantageous for a homeowner to position a home as a great rental property or investment property, but this requires the right strategy. By adopting a few niche marketing steps, homeowners can work with their trusted real estate agent to market a property appropriately. Create A Cash Flow Sheet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Seller Tips Tagged With: Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Investing, Selling a Home

Photography Tricks To Watch Out For When Buying A Home Online

June 10, 2021 by Rilian Ball

With COVID and social distancing keeping people apart, buying a home in person has become a real challenge. Digital tools and online presentations of homes for sale have ramped up in response, making it possible to see properties with both static images/photos and with “360 degree” views or interactive walkthroughs. However, these are not real-time images of the home itself. They are professionally-developed representations of a property, and a lot of software work goes into making … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Home Photographs, Mortgage Tips, Online Purchasing

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