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Thinking About Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know About Life in a Condo

December 2, 2015 by Rilian Ball

The shift from home living to condo life may seem like a minor one, but there are plenty of things that will differentiate your lifestyle other than size when it comes to making a condominium purchase. If you're contemplating this move and wondering about some of the things that this might entail, here are a few factors that are worth considering. The Fees You'll Have to Pay While a smaller condo is unlikely to have the same associated costs as a large home, you will be paying a monthly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Moving Tips

How to Give the Ultimate Christmas Gift: Paying Off a Family Member’s Mortgage

December 1, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you're in a position to do it, paying off a family member's mortgage is one of the biggest gifts you could give this holiday season. A mortgage can be a heavy burden on a young homeowner, which is why paying it off is the ultimate act of charity. But when it comes to paying for someone else's mortgage, the process isn't entirely straightforward. So how do you pay off a family member's mortgage? Here's what you need to know. Be Wary Of The Gift Tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Payments, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 30, 2015

November 30, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Although last week's economic calendar was cut short by the Thanksgiving holiday, several housing-related reports were released. The FHFA reported on third quarter results for its Housing Market Index and the Commerce Department reported on new home sales for October. Freddie Mac released its weekly report on mortgage rates and data on new weekly jobless claims was also released. FHFA, Commerce Department report Gains for Home Prices, New Home Sales Home prices for mortgages associated with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Jobless Claims, Market Outlook

S&P Case-Shiller: September Home Prices Gain Across U.S.

November 27, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Home prices increased across the S&P Case Shiller 20-City Home Price Index in September. According to the 20-City Home Price Index, Year-over year home price gains increased to 5.50 percent from August's reading of 5.10 percent. 17 cities posted higher year-over0year price gains in September as compared to August. Western cities led price gains with San Francisco, California reclaiming its lead with a year-over-year gain of 11.20 percent in September. Denver, Colorado followed with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: 20-City Home Price Index, Case Shiller, Federal Reserve

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