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11 Feb 2014

3 Important Credit Considerations Before You Apply For A Mortgage

Home Mortgage Tips

Before applying for a mortgage, borrowers need to build a plan for how they are going to manage their credit both going into the mortgage process and as they navigate through it. Lenders like to know that borrowers have a strong likelihood of repaying the loans they take out and, as such, look carefully at an applicant's credit. Here are three must-dos that can help an applicant turn into a home owner. Pre-Checking Credit Reports Before even starting the home loan application process, borrowers are well served to check their own credit reports and see what appears. If everything is…

10 Feb 2014

By Mark Feder

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 10, 2014

Mortgage Rates

Residential Construction Spending Up Last week's mortgage and housing-related reports began with Construction Spending for December, with a reading of 0.10 percent or a seasonally adjusted $930.5 billion. December's reading fell short of an expected increase of 0.40 percent. Spending for private sector projects rose by 1.00 percent; of this amount, residential construction spending increased by 2.60 percent and private sector spending for non-residential construction fell by -0.70 percent. Although construction spending posted a fractional gain, the good news is that construction spending is currently dominated by residential construction and that due to inclement winter weather, any gain in construction…

07 Feb 2014

By Mark Feder

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The Low Down On Heating And Cooling Your Home

Around The Home

If the temperature in your home is too hot at night, then you can't sleep. If it's too cold during the day, then you have to wear excessive layers. Everyone has his or her own idea of the ideal temperature, but to keep it on that perfect number can get expensive. So, below we've outlined five ways you can take care of your heating and cooling system and help it run more efficiently. 1. Set It And Forget It To maximize the effectiveness of your heating and cooling systems, you need to program your thermostat and refrain from changing it. Adjusting…

06 Feb 2014

By Mark Feder

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Can I Get Cash Out From My Home Right After I’ve Purchased It?

Homebuyer Tips

Generally when you are purchasing a home, you are buying below the appraised value and you are making a down payment. The good news is this means you have "instant equity" in your home. For some homeowners, this means may be considering taking cash-out from your home equity in order to pay off credit card bills, purchase a car or pay for college for one of your children. However, it is important understand, this may not be as simple as it sounds. Cash Out Refinance, Equity Loan Or Second Mortgage There are three basic ways to access the equity in…