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09 May 2016

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 9, 2016

Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates fell across the board last week according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Other economic news included reports on construction spending, public and private sector employment and national unemployment. Construction Spending Grows in March The Commerce Department reported that the growth rate for construction spending fell in March to 0.30 percent/Analysts expected a reading of 0.70 percent based on February's upwardly revised growth rate of 1.0 percent. Construction spending was propelled by a 1.50 percent increase in residential construction spending; this is good news for would-be home buyers who've been shut out of the market due to…

06 May 2016

By Mark Feder

A Quick and Easy Guide to Hiring the Best Contractor for Your Pre-Sale Home Renovations

Around The Home

If you're planning to complete some renovations on your home before putting it on the market, you may be unsure of the best way to go about finding the right contractor for the job. While there are probably many contractors available who can do your renovations right, here's how you can get to the bottom of who will work the best for you. Make A Few Phone Calls Once you've done some research and determined a short list of prospective contractors, you'll want to call each contractor to determine that they can complete your project in good time and are…

05 May 2016

By Mark Feder

2016 Kitchen Decor Trends to Inspire Your Renovations

Around The Home

A kitchen upgrade may seem like the sort of renovation that will cost a pretty penny, but there are a lot of funky things you can do that will add an easy accent and make for a current look. If you're planning some home improvements in 2016, here are some upcoming trends you may want to try out. Cue The Contrasting Cabinets It can be a major undertaking to change the style of your kitchen cabinets, and that's probably why many people are considering a little switch instead of a major upheaval. By keeping your top cabinets the same and…

04 May 2016

By Mark Feder

When is Refinancing Not a Good Idea?

Home Mortgage Tips

Refinancing your home can be a great way to reduce monthly mortgage payments or interest rates – or even pay off your debt faster. And while it is a useful tool in budgeting for millions of homeowners, a home refinance may not necessarily be useful in every situation – in fact, there are some situations where refinancing can cost you a great deal of money. So when should you skip the refinance and simply keep with the original plan? Here's what you need to know. If You've Already Paid Off Much Of Your Mortgage When you first start paying a…