Interest rates surged following the election of Donald Trump last Tuesday. The common 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.95% last week, up from 3.77% the week prior, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. Rates on mortgages Sky rocket Post Election Because of this, mortgage ... » Learn More about Rates on mortgages Sky rocket Post Election
Real Estate Tips
4 Items that will Assure You Obtain a Mortgage
There are actually four things mortgage lenders look at when deciding whether to grant you financing, and having a balance of each will score you better terms and make this process go smoother. Take a look. 4 Items that will Assure You Obtain a Mortgage 1. Steady Income A consistent income ... » Learn More about 4 Items that will Assure You Obtain a Mortgage
Stops To Consider this Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday - the Saturday after Thanksgiving - was created by American Express in 2010 to raise awareness of the impact of small businesses on communities. The event grows each and every year. In 2015, shoppers spent $16.2 billion on Small Business Saturday, an improvement of 14% from ... » Learn More about Stops To Consider this Small Business Saturday
Approaches for Designing the Ideal Guest Room
The holiday season is coming - is your home ready for overnight guests? Follow these suggestions to create the perfect guest room for friends and family. Approaches for Designing the Ideal Guest Room 1. Offer reading material A pile of the latest magazines or even a shelf of various ... » Learn More about Approaches for Designing the Ideal Guest Room
Steps to create a Competitive Offer on a House With a VA Loan
VA loans give veterans a chance at home ownership-but there’s a lot of confusion and a bit of complexity around the VA loan that frequently make home sellers and seller’s agents wary of accepting them. Considering Veteran’s Day this past Friday, we wanted to debunk some of the myths around VA loans, ... » Learn More about Steps to create a Competitive Offer on a House With a VA Loan