Last week's housing-related economic news was slim, likely due to the Labor Day holiday Monday. On Tuesday, the U.S. Commerce Department reported that construction spending for July increased by 1.80 percent as compared to June's revised reading of … [Continue reading]
You Ask, We Answer: Understanding the Real Estate ‘Short Sale’ and How This Process Works
A short sale is something that occurs when a homeowner is not able to make the mortgage payments on time due to a financial hardship. Instead of foreclosing on the property after one or more missed payments, the bank may agree to allow the homeowner … [Continue reading]
Children Leaving the Nest? 3 Pieces of Sage Advice You Can Share About How to Manage a Mortgage
When your children are about to step out into the world on their own, you want to help them on their way. This especially holds true when it comes to buying a house. As your sons or daughters prepare to take the plunge into home ownership, make sure … [Continue reading]
Applying for a Mortgage? Three Questions Your Lender Will Ask You – and How to Prepare Your Answers
Before approving a mortgage, your lender is going to have to do his due diligence to ensure that you can afford a loan large enough to pay for a house. That means your lender will be asking you several questions about whether or not you can afford a … [Continue reading]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 2, 2014
Last week's economic news included several reports related to housing. The Case-Shiller and FHFA reports for June showed a further slowing in home price growth. New home sales for July fell short of the expected reading, but pending home sales … [Continue reading]
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