7 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
(TNS)—The journey to improving your credit score is a marathon, not a sprint. An excellent score can help you qualify ...
Tag: Financing
Not Ready for Primetime Buyers: How to Help Financially-Challenged Clients Overcome Obstacles
Even for those who have little to no financial hurdles to buying a home, the purchase process can be complicated, ...
13 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Avoid
(TNS)—Buying your first home comes with many big decisions and can be as scary as it is exciting. It's easy ...
FHA-Backed Mortgages: Could Increased Flagging Hurt First-Time Homebuyers?
First-time buyers could soon have a harder time obtaining a home loan. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, ...
First-Time Homebuyers Get a Break With Lower Mortgage Rates
(TNS)—Economic gurus got one part of the mortgage forecast for 2019 correct. We're certainly seeing a volatile year for rates. ...
Real Estate Q&A: Protect Yourself When Buying or Selling Property
(TNS)—Q: I am getting ready to sell my house. I spent many years paying off my mortgage and am worried ...
6 Ways to Bounce Back From Bankruptcy
(TNS)—Filing for bankruptcy can feel like you've hit rock bottom. While it does wipe out your old debt, bankruptcies stay ...
Phaseout of LIBOR Could Impact Homeowners With Variable-Rate Mortgages
The controversial London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is set to phase out by 2021 after an international investigation revealed that ...
‘The Bottom Is Here’: Surprise Drop in Mortgage Rates Opens Home-Buying Affordability Window
(TNS)—Swings in mortgage rates can sometimes make or break your home-buying prospects. When rates rise, it can squeeze your house ...
ARM Originations Reach Records in Sign of the Times
Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are enticing to homebuyers in the market today. According to Ellie Mae's latest Origination Insight Report, ...
4 Key Strategies to Get Homes Sold Faster and for Top Dollar
Investing in a home inspection allows homeowners to find out (and fix) what they will find out anyway assuming homebuyer candidates have inspections done. Read more.
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