Mortgage Tips

18
Jan
2023

How Do You Actually Write The Check To Buy A House?

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After you have found the right house to meet your needs, you need to make the down payment to complete the transaction. Can you show up at the closing table with a suitcase full of cash? Of course, that would be a bit suspect, so that is not actually how it happens. What do you need to do to actually hand over the funds to buy the house?

17
Jan
2023

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 17, 2023

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Last week’s financial reporting was dominated by readings on inflation. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cautioned lawmakers that the debt ceiling must be raised or eliminated.

13
Jan
2023

In a Hurry to Buy a Home? Speed Your Mortgage Approval up by Following This Checklist

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Have you finally found your dream home after months of searching, only to discover that the seller has received other offers? Few circumstances can raise your stress level as much as finding yourself in a bidding war against another buyer. However, being unprepared by not having your finances in order can make the situation even worse.

12
Jan
2023

House Poor: What It Means And How To Avoid It

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There is a good chance you have heard someone described as being house poor. What exactly does it mean? It is important to understand what it means to be house poor and how you can stay away from it.

10
Jan
2023

The Most Commonly Forgotten Item On The Home Budget List

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If you are in the process of purchasing a home, it is critical for you to make sure that you budget appropriately. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who commonly overlook closing expenses.

09
Jan
2023

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 9, 2023

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Last week’s economic reporting included readings on minutes of the most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting and its customary post-meeting press conference, labor-sector data on public and private-sector jobs, and the national unemployment rate. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

06
Jan
2023

Pet Safety Checklist

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Many people view their furry friends as members of the family. If you have pets at home, you need to make sure they are well taken care of.

05
Jan
2023

Owning vs Renting: Why High Rents Are Worse Than a Mortgage over the Long Term

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If you’re at the stage in life where home ownership is nearly within your reach, you’re probably wondering whether you should start looking for a home or whether you should just keep renting. So why is paying a high rent a worse option than buying a house and getting a mortgage? Here’s what you need to know.

04
Jan
2023

How To Keep Your Address Private

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There are not a lot of parts of your life that are private anymore. Today, it is relatively easy for someone to go online and look up your address in just a few minutes.

03
Jan
2023

Creative Holiday Storage Solutions

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Every holiday season when you get out the decorations, there always seems to be a period of organization where you need to untangle lights, sort out the broken ornaments and just get all of the trimmings in order.

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Mortgage Tips

How Do You Actually Write The Check To Buy A House?

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 17, 2023

In a Hurry to Buy a Home? Speed Your Mortgage Approval up by Following This Checklist

House Poor: What It Means And How To Avoid It

The Most Commonly Forgotten Item On The Home Budget List

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 9, 2023

Pet Safety Checklist

Owning vs Renting: Why High Rents Are Worse Than a Mortgage over the Long Term

How To Keep Your Address Private

Creative Holiday Storage Solutions

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