by Kevin Kirwan | Jun 1, 2017 | Exclusive Infographics |
Simple things like fresh paint, new carpet, and a professional landscaping job can be low in upfront cost, but high in resale value. These are only some of the things you can do before you...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 1, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Shopping for a mortgage isn’t as fun as looking at homes to buy, but it’s an important step that will affect you for years. There are many ways to shop for a lender. You can start by looking at online mortgage lenders. Or you can walk in to a bank and ask to talk to a...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 1, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Shopping for a mortgage can be overwhelming. Even if you’ve owned a few homes and have had a few home loans, chances are there are some mortgage options you don’t know about. Here are four to ask a mortgage expert about: A 20 percent down payment isn’t a must. The...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 1, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Mortgage brokers and other real estate experts can often help homebuyers find the best interest rate on a mortgage that fits their needs, but that doesn’t mean borrowers shouldn’t shop around so that they’re well informed before talking to an expert. Here are a...
by Susanne Dwyer | Jun 1, 2017 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Paying less than 20 percent on a down payment on a house will likely require buying private mortgage insurance by the lender. The insurance, called PMI for short, is used to reimburse the bank if you default on the loan. It isn’t too expensive—usually between 0.5 and...