Recently, the housing market has shown strong and convincing evidence of getting back on track. The most recent State of the Nation’s Housing report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies supports this. Housing was stronger in 2013, so the faltering in home construction, sales and home prices at the beginning of 2014 had Read more ›
First Time Home Buyers Surrounded by the beautiful views of Pocatello, Idaho one cannot resist the thought of making the place his home. With Forbes recognizing Pocatello on the list of “Best Small Place for Business”, this historical place certainly promises new horizons for growth. This prospective economic growth also reflects on the subsequent rise Read more ›
Summer Time Fun – Within Your Budget School is out, and your children are on summer vacation! If you are like millions of Americans, you simply cannot afford an expensive getaway, and beg as they might, your children are not going to be able to spend their summer days at sleep-away camps and amusement parks. Read More »... Read more ›
Desktop Underwriter Refinance Plus There are so many different loan programs out there, it is hard to know what is available to you. One option is a DU Refi Plus, which was created for borrowers who demonstrate a satisfactory payment history on their current mortgage, but have not been able to refinance due to the Read More »... Read more ›
Importance of Timely Mortgage Payments The economy is tough on everyone right now. You may find yourself with the unenviable task of deciding which bills must be paid now, and which ones can wait another few weeks or even until next month. You are definitely not alone in this situation. If you need to pay Read More »... Read more ›
Expenses That Home Owners Should Expect When you sit down in the title insurance office and sign your paperwork at closing, you’ll probably feel a big sense of relief. It’s finally over! You are a homeowner. The reality, though, is that your financial commitment is only just beginning. Owning a home comes with a variety of Read more ›
Are You Refinancing? Why are you refinancing? Are you trying to save money on interest, get out of onerous loan provisions, or are you simply trying to stay in your home with a lower monthly payment? Identifying your goals at the start will help you make a plan that meets your needs. How does the Read More »... Read more ›
Another Week of Lower Fixed Rate Mortgages Fixed rate mortgages experienced their fifth consecutive week of lower rates last week, according to a new Primary Mortgage Market Survey that was released by Freddie Mac. These rates represent new lows for 2014 and the average price is actually at its lowest point since the final week Rea... Read more ›
Adding Value to Your Property With Professional Landscaping If you’re trying to increase the value of your home, you can seldom go wrong with landscaping. Landscaping in the front of your home increases the curb appeal and initial impressions of your property while landscaping in the back of your home can be used to extend Read... Read more ›
What Do Buyers Want In A Home Buyers want a lot of different things from the homes they buy, but above all they look for comfort and a place that fits their lifestyle. The formal rooms of the past are now passe as most buyers know they will spend the majority of their time in Read More »... Read more ›
