Today, renting a room in your house (or the entire house) to unknown travelers isn't an outlandish concept. Short-term rentals offer an income opportunity for owners and a unique opportinity for visitors to experience a city. What better way to get the local experience than staying - or renting from ... » Learn More about Points to consider Prior to Renting Your Home on a Short-Term Rental Site
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How much house can I afford?
Have you ever wondered how much house you can really afford? We have Partnered with Consumer Affairs and wanted to share this useful tool that they have provided to let you see just how much you can. How much house can I afford? So many times we work with buyer's who do not know how much house ... » Learn More about How much house can I afford?
30-year rates on mortgages increase again to 4.30%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for a second straight week, posting new highs for the year. The markets were anticipating an increase in a key interest rate by the Federal Reserve, which the Fed announced Wednesday. 30-year rates on mortgages increase again to ... » Learn More about 30-year rates on mortgages increase again to 4.30%
Credit Reporting Modification May Increase Scores
The three major credit reporting agencies have announced a substantial improvement in their credit reporting metrics which may both boost credit scores for millions of consumers and cause potential problems for lenders. Credit Reporting Modification May Increase Scores The Consumer ... » Learn More about Credit Reporting Modification May Increase Scores
Look out for Deed Restrictions
Deed restrictions may bring nasty surprises to homeowners planning to remodel or even when buying a home. These restrictions can limit a number of property features, such as the number of bedrooms in your home, the structure height, the type of vehicles in your driveway, the fencing permitted, the ... » Learn More about Look out for Deed Restrictions