When interest rates fall, the rush to refinance begins. Homeowners flood into their bank branches, clog up the telephone lines and fire up their email accounts, all in an attempt to lower their interest rate and save money on the monthly mortgage. Refinancing in a low interest rate environment certainly makes sense, but the process …
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When you’re buying your first house, it’s important to know what closing costs to expect in addition to your down payment. These costs vary depending on your location, so be sure to talk to a real estate agent or mortgage broker for more specific information. Here are some things to think about regarding closing costs …
Since, for most people, the asset value of their house, represents, their single – largest, financial asset, doesn’t it make sense, when one, seeks the best home, for them, to do so, carefully, and wisely? Many permit emotional, and/ or, cosmetic features, to outweigh, true, quality considerations, and aspects! Therefore, it is logical, for a …
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It affects your lifestyle, financial security, and future. The process can be intimidating for first-time buyers, but with these 11 things to remember, you’ll have an easier time! #1 – Don’t Change Jobs Lenders want to know that you’ve held the …
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Time is the only resource we all have, and we all have equal time each day. Time is precious because unlike other resources it’s limited. We’re all juggling countless work projects, personal care, and family responsibilities. And often it feels like there are not enough hours in a day to get everything done. However, if …
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Are you like most homeowners that want to save money on your electricity bill? If you’ve been seeing your prices rise, it may be time to make a change and figure out just what needs to be done to lower your energy costs. Conserving energy isn’t just about the money savings, though – you can …
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Resilient. That’s how Joseph Platt, senior vice president with the Kansas City, Missouri, office of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, would describe the commercial financing business today. Yes, this industry has faced challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s no surprise. But Platt said that requests for financing have remained steady throughout most of the …
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This article is reprinted by permission from The Escape Home, a newsletter for second homeowners and those who want to be. Subscribe here. © 2021. All rights reserved. So you want to buy a vacation home, but you’re waiting for the market frenzy to calm down long enough to allow prices to cool off and contract …
New data from realtor.com shows that the number of homes available for sale inched up 5.7% in August. That follows 8.8% and 10.4% inventory gains, respectively, in June and July. Since bottoming out this spring, inventory is up 30%. Rising inventory, of course, gives home shoppers a little more breathing room. And boy, do they desperately need …
It was a sunny and extremely humid Thursday morning. Of course, that’s almost standard for Dallas, and it wasn’t going to prevent these three women from showing up to the magazine cover shoot with an energy and excitement that couldn’t be stopped. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I’d say this …
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