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Speeding Up the Close: Five Tips on How to Close Your Mortgage Loan Faster So You Can Start Moving In

September 15, 2020 by Rilian Ball

When a seller accepts an offer from a buyer, the process of obtaining the property has just begun. The buyer now has to conduct an inspection, get approval from an attorney and obtain a mortgage - all of which can be time consuming. Here are a few ways that you can speed up the mortgage process and close the deal sooner. Make Sure That You Have Money For Closing Costs Do you have the money needed for a down payment and to pay other closing and prepaid costs? If not, you won't be able to close … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Financing, Mortgage Loan Information, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020 by Rilian Ball

Last week’s economic news included readings on inflation, job openings, and weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates. Inflation Rate Slows in August After posting 0.60 percent growth for each month in June and July, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.40 percent in August. These growth rates offset declines in inflation during the first three months of the COVID-19  pandemic. Used vehicle prices increased after deep discounts offered when the pandemic started; analysts said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Home rates, Jobless Claims, New Jobs

3 Handy Tips That Will Prevent Serious Stress when Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

September 11, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you're in the process of simultaneously buying and selling a home, you may be in for the most stressful experience of your life. One UK-based real estate survey of over two thousand people found that buying and selling a house is more stressful than divorce, bankruptcy, a death in the family, becoming a parent for the first time, and even planning a wedding! It's not easy, but staying calm will help you to plan for your upcoming home purchase and sale and make the process easier. So how can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Tips and Strategies

Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Interested In?

September 10, 2020 by Rilian Ball

If you are looking to sell a home in the current market, then you know that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many people look at the world and this includes their home. Therefore, buyers need to think about whether or not their homes have what buyers are looking for. While this is a hot market and sellers could quickly end up with multiple offers for their homes, they are more likely to get a higher offer if their home has one of the key features that buyers in today’s market will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer, Home Office, Selling Home

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