Remaining in Control While Selling Your Home
When selling your home, there are many things that can cause stress that are out of your control. As a…
Mortgage Outlook for the Week of October 10th, 2011
While the bond / stock markets are closed today in observance of Columbus Day today (re-opening tomorrow), this week will…
Using Gift Money for Your Down Payment
With minimum down payment requirements for the purchase of your first home, coming up with the funds can be a…
Record Low Mortgage Rates Moving Up For Good?
Mortgage rates have continued to slowly trend upwards this week from the record lows of last week. This means that…
Qualifying for a Better Mortgage Interest Rate
You may not know it, but the interest rate you’ll pay for your home loan depends on a number of…
Tips for Paying Down Your Motgage Fast
Whether you have an FHA loan or a private mortgage from the bank down the street, the idea of paying…
What To Expect When You Take on a Mortgage?
The mortgage application process can be daunting for first-time home buyers. Knowing what to expect can help them to prepare…
Consumer Confidence and Case-Shiller Index Update
Consumer Confidence Numbers Released The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, remained essentially unchanged in September after declining sharply in August. The…
Yet Another Record Breaking Week for Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates set record all time lows yet again this week on the back of more global fears about European…
Federal Open Market Committee Update
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) concluded its two day meeting today with a 7-3 vote to leave the Fed…