Monthly Archives: July 2014

A Guide to Selecting a Home and Property That Will Suit Your Growing Family

Posted on July 31, 2014 by

Both seasoned homeowners and first-time buyers know making the decision to purchase a new home is not one that is taken lightly. There are so many things to consider – from choosing a home with growth potential to finding a … Continue reading →

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Understanding Your Credit Score and How It Impacts Your Home Ownership Prospects

Posted on July 30, 2014 by

Your credit score is an important part of your financial profile. It has a direct impact on your ability to take out loans. The score itself is a numerical reflection of your credit history. It gives lenders a way to … Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 28, 2014

Posted on July 29, 2014 by

Last week’s economic news brought several housing-related reports, which indicated varying results in terms of gauging the economic recovery. FHFA reported slower growth of home prices associated with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgages, but sales of existing homes as … Continue reading →

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Thinking About Buying an Investment Property? 6 Tips to Ensure You Don’t Get Fleeced

Posted on July 26, 2014 by

Purchasing an investment property is one of the most important decisions that you’ll ever be a part of. As such, it’s a necessity to make your decisions with only the most careful of consideration. Here are the six tips that … Continue reading →

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The FHA Hawk Program for New Homebuyers is Coming: Here’s How It Affects Your Mortgage Insurance Premiums

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

The FHA offers many new programs and incentives for new homebuyers to take advantage of so that they can be part of the effort to ease the credit crisis. If you are in the process of shopping for a mortgage … Continue reading →

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4 Places Real Estate Agents Say, “Don’t Go Cheap!”

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

As most real estate agents will tell you, remodeling, decorating or repairing your home can go a long way towards getting it sold. For that matter, it can add value to your property in case you want to sell later … Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 21, 2014

Posted on July 23, 2014 by

Last week’s economic news offered a variety of indications that the economic recovery continues, but some readings missed their expected levels. The Philadelphia and New York branches of the Federal Reserve Bank reported higher than anticipated manufacturing for their respective … Continue reading →

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Creative Window Treatments That Will Totally Reinvent Your Home

Posted on July 19, 2014 by

There are a number of ways that you can improve the look and style of a room without having to spend an arm and a leg. Of course, painting and stenciling are the most affordable ways to bring new life … Continue reading →

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Small Business Owner? Here’s What You Need to Know About Mortgages

Posted on July 18, 2014 by

If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you probably know that there are a lot of advantages to this lifestyle – the freedom, the exciting challenges, the opportunities and the ability to make a living doing what … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Home When You’re on Vacation with These Five Simple Tips

Posted on July 16, 2014 by

When making plans for a fun-filled vacation, you shouldn’t forget implementing certain home security measures to ward off thieves. Nobody wants to return home only to find that intruders had ransacked the residence from top to bottom. If you’re going … Continue reading →

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