There are few things that can be more stressful than buying or selling a home. When you are buying and selling a home at the same time, your stress level may understandably skyrocket through the roof. While this will inevitably be a challenging time in your life, you can more easily navigate through the transactions with success by following a few tips.
All About Radon: How to Test Your Home for Radon Gas and What to Do if You Find It
March 10, 2015 by
If you are concerned about the presence of radon in your home, you are not alone. The fact is that radon is an invisible, odorless gas that may be found in buildings around the world.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 9, 2015
March 9, 2015 by
Last weekâs economic news was scant on housing related reports, but several employment reports were released along with the national unemployment rate, which dipped to 5.50 percent. This was a full point below the Federal Reserveâs original target rate of 6.50 percent. Construction spending was incrementally lower than expected and mortgage rates also fell.
3 Easy Ways to Put Aside a Bit of Extra Cash So You Can Pay off Your Mortgage Faster
March 6, 2015 by
If your personal budget is similar to many other people’s budgets, your home mortgage payment is by far the largest expense that you pay for each month. In fact, this payment may easily account for 20 or 25 percent or more of your take-home income. Understandably, you may be focused on trying to pay this expense off early.
Home Security in 2015: Here’s How New Technology Can Keep You Even Safer
March 4, 2015 by
As homeowners’ efforts to secure their homes become more sophisticated, the fact is that criminals are also becoming more sophisticated. There are several new products on the market that you may consider installing and implementing in your home to improve security going forward.
What Factors Determine Your Home’s Resale Value? Let’s Take a Look
March 3, 2015 by
There are several factors that will help you determine the value of your home when you want to sell it. Location, condition, layout, upgrades, and events relating to your home are all important when selling your home.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 2, 2015
March 2, 2015 by
Last week provided several housing-related reports including New Home Sales, Pending Home Sales and Existing Home Sales reports. Case-Shiller and FHFA also released data on home prices.
Saving Up for Your First Home? Our Guide to Finding Ways to Save Your Down Payment Faster
February 27, 2015 by
If your goal is to purchase a home, you may find that it is challenging to save up enough money for your down payment. While this is something that many first time home buyers struggle with, it is by no means insurmountable.
FHFA House Price Index Rises for 14th Consecutive Quarter
February 27, 2015 by
According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), U.S. home prices rose by 1.40 percent for the fourth quarter of 2014 and were up by 0.80 percent month-to-month from November. The seasonally adjusted FHFA House Price Index measures purchase transactions for homes connected with mortgages owned by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
