30Sep2014 Selling to Millennials: Three High-Tech Upgrades That Will Increase Your Home’s Appeal to Young Buyers CBC National Bank Home Seller Tips 0 Comment While there are several high-tech upgrades you can make on your home, these three will appeal the most to young homebuyers.
29Sep2014 What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 29, 2014 CBC National Bank Market Outlook 0 Comment Last week’s economic news included several housing-related reports that provided mixed results with lower than expected sales of previously owned homes and higher than expected sales of new homes.
26Sep2014 Five Small Signs That Can Indicate Much Bigger Problems with a Home CBC National Bank Home Buyer Tips 0 Comment It’s not uncommon for homebuyers to recount horror stories about properties that appeared to be fine at first glance, but were actually hiding very expensive problems.
25Sep2014 Understanding Title Insurance and How It Impacts Your Mortgage Loan CBC National Bank Mortgage Tips 0 Comment Title insurance protects you and your lender from title disputes and other ownership issues that may arise. Here are just a few ways that title insurance can impact your mortgage.
24Sep2014 National Association of Realtors, Existing Home Sales Slip in August CBC National Bank Market Outlook 48 Comments Sales of previously owned homes fell in August according to the National Association of REALTORS. This was the first decline in sales in five months. Although not welcome news to homeowners and real estate pros, there is good news…
23Sep2014 Turned Down for a Mortgage? What to Do if You are Declined – and How to Get Second Opinion CBC National Bank Home Mortgage Tips 0 Comment If you have been declined for a mortgage, you may think that home ownership is out of reach. However, there are ways to turn a rejection into an approval and to find a more accessible loan. Here are just a few steps you can take to learn about your loan options and get the mortgage that works for you.
22Sep2014 What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 22, 2014 CBC National Bank Market Outlook 0 Comment Last week’s economic news largely concerned the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting statement and a post-meeting conference given by Fed Chair Janet Yellen. The FOMC statement indicated that the Fed continued its wind-down of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities and that its purchases are expected to cease after the next FOMC meeting.
19Sep2014 Federal Open Market Committee, Fed Chair: No Rush to Raise Rates CBC National Bank Market Outlook 0 Comment Wednesday’s customary post-meeting statement issued by the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve provided some relief to investors and analysts concerned that the Fed may soon raise its target federal funds rate.
18Sep2014 Considering a Vacation Home? Six Tips for Buying a House or Condo for Relaxation and Vacation Use CBC National Bank Home Buyer Tips 0 Comment When you buy a vacation home or condo, you can guarantee that you have an escape that will provide you with years of enjoyment. Before you take the plunge, though, take advantage of these six helpful tips about buying a vacation home.
17Sep2014 Speeding Up the Close: Five Tips on How to Close Your Mortgage Loan Faster So You Can Start Moving In CBC National Bank Home Mortgage Tips 0 Comment When a seller accepts an offer from a buyer, the process of obtaining the property has just begun. The buyer now has to conduct an inspection, get approval from an attorney and obtain a mortgage – all of which can be time consuming. Here are a few ways that you can speed up the mortgage process and close the deal sooner.