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A Whole-House Redo Becomes a Family Affair
Repairing and updating a century-old house brings three generations under one new and improved roofline
House-Selling Secrets of a Home Stager
It’s a tough market for selling a house. Maximize your chances of a sale at a good price with these house-staging tips from an expert
Mortgage Rates Falling, but Lending Practices Restrict Homebuyers
Mortgage Rates Tumble Again It can’t get better than this. Rates for 30-year fixed mortgages hit a new low, making it even more appealing to consumers to invest in homes. The average rate for 30-year mortgages slipped to 3.83 percent, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. That’s a record low since the mortgage-finance company began…
What Do Loan Modification Scams Look Like?
Crackdowns on loan modification scams have been in the news almost as much as the foreclosures they are meant to prevent over the last few years. Are they really going on, and how can you prevent becoming a victim? Or is this all a distraction designed to profit those in power? Do Loan Modification Scams…
The Many Fingers in the Mortgage Pie
While it’s easy to imagine that the mortgage process involves only yourself and the guy or gal behind the desk who takes your application, there are many people involved, each with his or her own duties. So, just who has their hands in your mortgage and why? The mortgage process typically has the following participants:…
10 Tips for Getting the Best Deal on a Foreclosure
Not every foreclosure may be a bargain today, but there are amazing deals to be found on distressed properties all over the country. Still, if you want to make big money by buying foreclosures, or at least be able to brag to your friends about just how great of a deal you got on your…
What to Expect From Home Inspections in Charlotte, NC
After the thrill of going under contract to buy a home for sale in Charlotte, NC, most of my buyer clients ask the inevitable question: “What should I expect from my home inspection in Charlotte?” The period from contract to closing is a busy time, with homebuyers and their agents crossing off items on their due…
Are Credit Unions Good Sources for Home Loans?
With many banks losing their credibility by the day, and loans continuing to evaporate, could a local credit union be the answer for finding a great deal on your next home loan? What is a Credit Union Anyway? Credit unions are similar to banks in that they accept deposits, offer checking and savings accounts and…
What are the Disadvantages of a Home Loan Modification?
Home loan modifications are perhaps one of the most controversial topics of the last five years. So, could a home loan modification be just what you need to save your home and help you to sleep at night – or is there any real upside at all? We have all heard about the plethora of…
How to Compare Lenders & Win
Shopping for a home loan but not sure who to trust or how to make sure you are getting a good deal? Are there even any honest lenders left? And why isn’t the lowest interest rate always the best deal? How Interest Rate Shoppers Sabotage Themselves One of the biggest misconceptions borrowers have when it…