Credit scores play a huge role in today's mortgage market -- larger than at any time in recent history. Blame it on the high default rates of the last half-decade. Lenders are … [Read more...]
This Holiday Season, Think Twice Before Saving 15 Percent At The Register
11/09/2011 By
With Halloween behind us, retailers are in the Holiday Spirit. Businesses know that consumers spent a median $556 on holiday gifts last year and they want this year to be just as … [Read more...]
Tips For Maximizing Your Home’s Appraised Value
11/08/2011 By
A home appraisal is an independent opinion of your home's value, performed by a licensed home appraiser. Appraisals are part of the traditional home purchase process, and … [Read more...]
Capitalize On Low Interest Rates In Overlooked Places
09/14/2011 By
It's no secret. Rates are low right now. And, it's not just mortgage rates, either -- all types of rates are scraping rock-bottom. Borrowing rates, lending rates and savings … [Read more...]
What Perks Does Your Favorite Credit Card Offer?
08/18/2011 By
Last week, the Federal Reserve pledged to leave the Fed Funds Rate near 0.000 percent until at least mid-2013. For credit card holders who carry a monthly balance, this is good … [Read more...]
If You’re A Landlord, You Need A Landlord Insurance Policy
08/15/2011 By
The ranks of the landlords are growing. Along with an increasing number of "accidental landlords", real estate investors now account for close to 20 percent of all home resales, … [Read more...]
Closing At The Start Of September? Watch Out For Labor Day.
08/04/2011 By
Home sales have heated up, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. More homes are going under contract this summer than went during the winter or spring … [Read more...]
What To Know Before You Move To A New Neighborhood
07/06/2011 By
As home buyers , we tend to research homes a lot. We look at square footage; at upgrades; at landscaping; at community statistics; and, at every other "number" on which we can get … [Read more...]
Moving To A New City? See How Much Your Cost Of Living Will Change.
06/09/2011 By
It's a fact: It's more expensive to live in some cities than others. Beyond just the costs of buying a home, different cities also carry a different Cost of Living. For households … [Read more...]
