by Susanne Dwyer | May 11, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Latest News, Lead Story, National, News |
Although home prices are rising, mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest point in three years. As of Tuesday, the average rate for a 30-year conforming mortgage nationally was 3.6 percent, down 2 basis points from a week ago. This drop in rates offers buyers...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 11, 2016 | Advice, Consumer, For Your Clients, Latest News, National, News |
Struggles exist for many young adults trying to become homeowners, and the burden of repaying their student loan debt is in part delaying their ability to buy, according to speakers at a regulatory issues forum on student debt and homeownership at the 2016...
by Susanne Dwyer | May 11, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Latest News, National, News |
Appraiser valuations were 1.95 percent lower than what homeowners estimated in April, according to the national Home Price Perception Index (HPPI) released by Quicken Loans. The gap between the two values narrowed since March when appraiser opinions of value were 2.17...
by Beth McGuire | May 10, 2016 | Advice, Consumer, For Your Clients, Latest News, National, News, Trending |
Having student loan debt doesn’t deny your approval for a mortgage loan right off the bat, but it can definitely be one of the factors that can make or break your application. According to The Wall Street Journal, out of almost 46,000 first-time home buyers seeking a...
by Beth McGuire | May 10, 2016 | Advice, For Your Clients, Latest News, Lifestyle, Trending |
If you’re considering putting your home on the market, don’t neglect your outdoor space while making improvements indoors as well. Your home’s exterior and the backyard are important in drawing the eyes of potential buyers and making your home as...
by Beth McGuire | May 9, 2016 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Latest News, News, Trending |
(TNS)—Before you make an offer on a house, it pays to ask a handful of questions. While the answers might scare you off or make you rethink your bid, they could make you feel more confident that you’re making the right move on the right house. As you prepare for...