Mortgage rates soar to 7-year highs
According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate average climbed to 4.72 percent with an average 0.5 point. Points are fees [...]
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11, 2018
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11, 2018
Interest on Home Equity Loans Is Still Deductible, but With a Big Caveat
The interest paid on that home equity loan may still be tax deductible, in some cases. Many taxpayers had feared that the new tax [...]
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11, 2018
Factors to consider for refinancing into a 15-year mortgage
For most people, a 30-year mortgage is a good option. You can always make extra principal payments to pay down the loan faster, but [...]
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11, 2018
Looking For An Affordable New Home? They Do Still Exist
Anyone who’s searched for an affordable home lately – new-construction or not – knows it’s rough in cities with a tight housing inventory. Newly [...]
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11, 2018
15 Dos And Don’ts Of Property Maintenance Homeowners Should Be Aware Of
Many homeowners take great efforts and spend time to renovate their homes to provide that personal touch. While there is nothing wrong with making [...]
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11, 2018
Non-Traditional Credit Options For Mortgage Applicants
Credit scores can be the difference between getting a good interest rate on a mortgage or in some cases even getting a mortgage at all. [...]
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10, 2018
Real Estate Agents Answer: What Should Buyers Look For In A Home?
When you're planning on buying a house in the near future, you're subject to lots of advice. Suddenly, everyone seems to have an opinion on which [...]
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10, 2018
Home Buying Goes High-Tech As Millennials Become Largest Real Estate Buyers
Millennials who grew up with a smartphone attached to their hip are much more comfortable buying everything from clothing to a house over the Internet. [...]
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10, 2018
Home Equity Is Skyrocketing; Here’s Why People Aren’t Tapping It
Americans now have more home equity than ever. According to recent data, homeowners are sitting on more than $6 trillion in tappable equity—an increase of [...]
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10, 2018
Four Important Questions To Ask Before Buying A Home
Naturally, you want to be careful when buying a home. After all, it’s a big investment. You’re paying hundreds of thousands of dollars, and you’ll [...]