by John Evans | Aug 27, 2015 | Home Mortgage Tips
Buying a new home is one of the biggest steps that a person can take. Prior to taking out a home loan, you want to ensure that you get the best interest rate for your mortgage. The lower your rate is, the less you’ll pay over the long run. In today’s blog...
by John Evans | Aug 26, 2015 | Market Outlook
Denver, Colorado continues to woo homebuyers as home prices rose by 10.20 percent as of June according to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index. The Mile-High City was the only city included in the index that posted double-digit year-over-year growth in June. San...
by John Evans | Aug 25, 2015 | Home Mortgage Tips
If you’re shopping around for mortgages, you’ve probably heard about pre-qualification processes – or maybe even received a pre-qualification offer in the mail. Lots of prospective homeowners hold misconceptions about what exactly pre-qualification...
by John Evans | Aug 24, 2015 | Market Outlook
Last week’s economic events included a number of readings on housing related topics. The National Association of Home Builders released its report on builder confidence in housing markets, Housing starts reached their highest level since the great recession, and...
by John Evans | Aug 21, 2015 | Real Estate Tips
If you’re in the process of simultaneously buying and selling a home, you may be in for the most stressful experience of your life. One UK-based real estate survey of over two thousand people found that buying and selling a house is more stressful than divorce,...
by John Evans | Aug 20, 2015 | Market Outlook
The minutes for the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) suggest that while committee members won’t specify a date, a rate hike could come sooner than later. Committee members continue to cite concerns over...
by John Evans | Aug 19, 2015 | Home Buyer Tips
If you’re entering the real estate investment market for the first time, you’re embarking on a great adventure – and with a solid plan, you can turn a tidy profit on your investment. The key to a successful real estate investment is choosing the...
by John Evans | Aug 18, 2015 | Home Mortgage Tips
When applying for a new home loan, there are several different types of mortgage programs available to most applicants. While there are various home loan programs to choose from, the most significant difference between the various options relates to a fixed rate...
by John Evans | Aug 17, 2015 | Market Outlook
Last week’s economic reports related to housing were few and far between other than weekly reports on new jobless claims and Freddie Mac’s mortgage rates survey. Mortgage Rates Mixed, Jobless Claims UpFreddie Mac reported that average mortgage rates rose...
by John Evans | Aug 14, 2015 | Home Buyer Tips
If you’re moving to a new city and you’re looking for an affordable home in a nice neighborhood, one great way to get a fantastic home without paying sky-high prices is by choosing a home in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Communities that are starting to...
