Buying real estate far from your current residence can be tricky. Typically, you don’t have the luxury to get truly familiar with the new area — and without having a good picture of the surrounding neighborhoods, school districts, local laws, and so on, it can feel like you’re rolling the dice and setting yourself up for buyer’s remorse....
Topics: Homeowners, Mortgages / Home Equity
It’s easy to fall in love with the grandeur of a home or the amenities and hip location of an apartment or condominium. So easy, in fact, it may blind you to its cost — a cost that may exceed your budget. Before you start searching for a home and falling in love with a dwelling, you should figure out how much you can afford to spend on a space.
Topics: Financial Education, Homeowners, Mortgages / Home Equity
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on monthly and year-over-year inflation and the University of Michigan’s preliminary reading on consumer sentiment. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.
Topics: Homeowners, Mortgages / Home Equity
If you’re in the market for a mortgage, impressing your lender will help you get a better interest rate and save money in the long run. Since just a few percentage points can translate to thousands in savings throughout the life of your loan, consider these strategies to help you put your best foot forward when applying for a mortgage: