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08 Oct 2015

Real Estate Investing: Why Buying a Condo in a Ski Resort Area Can Be a Great Investment

Investment Properties

The decision to invest in real estate can be one rife with risk, but if you're ready to take this type of step into the investment market, you might be wondering where to begin. While upcoming neighborhoods and university areas may always be a place where investment is a viable idea, here are some reasons it can be a boon to consider a resort condo. A Reliable Influx of Visitors The great thing about having a condo close to a resort is that, no matter the weather, people will be getting away in the summer and the winter for some…

07 Oct 2015

By Mark Feder

The Pros and Cons of Paying Your Mortgage off Biweekly Versus Monthly

Home Mortgage Tips

If you have a mortgage, you're probably looking for the best option to pay it off. Monthly mortgage payments are an easy-to-manage way to pay for your house - in fact, they're the most common form of mortgage payment but now, many homeowners are discovering that biweekly payments offer them better results. So is a biweekly payment the better option for you? Which payment strategy best fits your individual circumstances? Here's what you need to know. Biweekly Payments: Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster and Save on Interest Biweekly payments are becoming increasingly popular for a variety of reasons. With a…

06 Oct 2015

By Mark Feder

Worried About Mortgage Rates Going Up? 3 Steps to Prepare Yourself Financially

Home Mortgage Tips

Mortgage rates have been at record lows for quite some time, making it easy for new homebuyers to finance their dream homes. But what comes down will eventually go back up, and with the world economy expected to rebound in 2016, we're about to start seeing more expensive mortgages. So what can you do to prepare yourself before mortgage rates start to rise? Here are three strategies that will keep you ahead of the game. Start Saving More Money Now If you have a variable rate mortgage, you've benefitted from great interest rates that this world won't see again for…

05 Oct 2015

By Mark Feder

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 05, 2015

Market Outlook

Last week's economic reports included Pending Home Sales, Construction Spending and several reports on jobs and employment. The details:Pending Home Sales Down as Home Prices RisePending home sales dipped in August, which is consistent with the waning spring and summer peak sales period for homes. Pending home sales were down by -1.40 percent as compared to July's gain of 0.50 percent. Pending home sales indicate future closings and mortgage loan volume.Home prices rose in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which reported that home prices for the 20-City Home Price Index rose from June's reading of 4.90…