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Do not be afraid of the paint! It is one of your best friends as a homeowner. And it is a very economical way to change the look and feel of your home. If a color doesn’t turn out quite how you expected, choose another color and begin again. A good place to start in … Continue reading Choosing Paint Color and Finishes
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week mixed with conventional prices near unchanged on the week and government prices lower. Rates fell the first portion of the week ahead of the Fed meeting. The Fed raised rates as expected but the projection of three additional hikes later this year was countered by talk of … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, March 26th, 2018
Maintaining a home isn’t just about the big things like your HVAC systems and your roof. Keeping a household organized and clean involves some common, everyday items that need to be changed, cleaned or updated regularly. Changing products like mattresses, pillows, air and water filters, batteries in smoke and CO2 alarms, kitchen sponges and even … Continue reading When’s the Last Time You Changed These Items in Your Home?
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week higher which kept rates in check. Rates fell the first portion of the week amid tame consumer inflation data. Consumer prices rose 0.2% as expected. The Core, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 0.2% as expected. Retail sales fell 0.1%. Analysts expected an increase of … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, March 19th, 2018
Homes come in all different sizes. Very often, first homes can be small in scale, or what they call “cozy” in the real estate world. While living in a small space can pose a challenge, it also offers many rewards. Living in a small space can actually teach homeowners about making efficient use of space, … Continue reading Tips for Making a Small Space Feel Large
RALPH PERREY THDA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Perrey joins The Housing Hour this week to give our listeners an update on the $15,000 down payment program available across the State for desingated zip codes. Ralph also explains the different THDA programs available and how Tennesseans can benefit from these first time home buyer programs. Be sure to … Continue reading This Week on The Housing Hour: Ralph Perrey, THDA
Some folks like that new car smell when they buy a new vehicle, but a new home smell comes with disadvantages that can affect your health. An easy way to clean the air in your home is by adding a simple house plant. Some varieties are better than others. In this country, residents spend a … Continue reading Keeping Your Home Air Clean with Plants
EVONNE M. KAUTZ ‘THE TAX CAT’ joins The Housing Hour continue our discussion on how the new tax laws will affect businesses. This week we discuss: W2 Wage Earners Paid on Commissions 2106 Schedule A Business Expenses Deductibility 1099 Commission Paid Individuals QBID New Deduction 20% on -income qualified business income deduction-(based on guidelines) Forming … Continue reading This Week on The Housing Hour: The Tax Cat
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which pushed rates slightly higher. Rates were higher the first portion of the week. The trade deficit was higher than expected. Productivity was unchanged and labor costs rose 2.5%. Analysts expected a slight decrease in productivity and a cost increase of 2.1%. ADP payrolls showed the … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, March 12th, 2018
Our kitchens and baths are the rooms most typically targeted for a new and updated look in our homes. But sometimes, the budget may not cover an expensive remodel involving construction. Not to worry: There are many do-it-yourself changes homeowners can accomplish in thrifty ways themselves, or procure from professionals for much less money. The … Continue reading Kitchen Upgrades That Don’t Require a Remodel
As a top mortgage company in Tennessee, we at Mortgage Investors Group are exposed to many of the most common errors people commonly make during this process. Dealing with a mortgage lender can have a few complicated factors involved, but we’re here to make the process simple and as hassle-free as possible for you and … Continue reading Common Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid
When it comes to a mortgage, often one of the single largest expenses you’ll have in your life, many homebuyers, especially first-timers, will look to use assistance from parents or other family members to help with what can be a large lump down payment sum. This is a natural outlet in many cases, as saving … Continue reading Steps to Follow For Family Down Payment Gifts
