Mortgage rates crept just barely lower yesterday, but it was enough to leave the typical lender's rate sheet in its best shape since May of 2013. (At the risk of splitting hairs, a few lenders were offering better rates for a part of the day on February 11th, 2016.) The point is that rates are ... » Learn More about Mortgage Rates Officially Hit 3-Year Lows
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4 Things a Realtor (Not the Internet) Knows About Real Estate
According to the National Association of Realtors, 42 percent of home buyers start their home search on the internet, and 92 percent use the Web throughout the home search process. Although the Internet can be quite a great place to start looking, there are things real estate professionals ... » Learn More about 4 Things a Realtor (Not the Internet) Knows About Real Estate
5 Problems that can be Uncovered during a Home Inspection
Even a house that seems perfect may not be so when it comes to a home inspection, which happens to be designed to discover potential issues with the home's systems, appliances, and structure. "Depending on the age, location, and type of house, the potential for problems will vary," according to an ... » Learn More about 5 Problems that can be Uncovered during a Home Inspection
Wells Fargo now offers 3% down payment mortgages
Wells Fargo announced on Thursday that it now offers a down payment of as little as 3% for fixed-rate mortgages, answering calls in the industry to expand the financing box. Wells Fargo now offers 3% down payment mortgages The newest low-down payment program, your First Mortgage, which went ... » Learn More about Wells Fargo now offers 3% down payment mortgages
5 crucial housing questions the next President ought to answer
With the 2016 Republican and Democratic national conventions quickly approaching, it's about time for the presidential candidates to lay out specific proposals with regards to their governing agenda.The presidential candidates have an possibility to guard taxpayers and to help consumers by making ... » Learn More about 5 crucial housing questions the next President ought to answer