Month: October 2017

31
Oct
2017

62 or Older? 3 Reasons Why a Reverse Mortgage Might Be the Perfect Financial Solution for You

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Are you and your spouse starting to move into your retirement years? If so, you already know that you are going to need a solid financial plan for when your primary sources of income are no longer bringing money in. If you have invested in your retirement, you might be all set. However, what if your house makes up the majority of your net worth?

26
Oct
2017

Stuck in a Bidding War? 3 Ways to Win Without Busting Through Your Mortgage Approval Amount

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Are you making an offer on a new home in a hot housing market? If so, one possibility is that you are going to end up bidding against other buyers who are looking to buy the same home. Unfortunately, in some cases bidding wars are inevitable, and they can be a significant source of stress. Let’s take a look at three ways that you can win a bidding war without having to spend more than you can afford.

25
Oct
2017

Worried That Your Past Student Loan Debt Might Delay Buying a Home? Here’s What to Do

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Whether you are just about to graduate college or you have been out for a few years, there’s a good chance you’re carrying some amount of student loan debt. It seems that news headlines are regularly pointing out that the nation’s graduates are suffering from the stress of student debt. Moreover, that pressure can be even worse for those who are looking to buy a home and start putting some roots down in the local community.

24
Oct
2017

Man Vs. Machine: Why Using a Human Mortgage Professional Is Better Than Trusting an App

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Are you currently house-hunting or plan to be in the near future? If you plan on using mortgage financing to pay for your home, you will soon discover that there’s no shortage of options available to you. You can meet with a local mortgage professional, apply for mortgages online and even download mobile apps that promise to set you up with a mortgage. However, is every option equal?

18
Oct
2017

Home Builder Sentiment Highest in Five Months

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Builder sentiment rebounded in October after lagging during summer months. The National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index reading for October was four points higher than the expected reading of 64 and September’s reading, which was also 64. Any NAHB Housing Market Index reading over 50 is considered positive.