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You’ve landed a good job. You’ve found a city you like. The natural next step is to buy a home. But is that really the best decision for you? Should you invest the time and money in finding a home, securing a mortgage, and plunking down a down payment to become a homeowner? Would it … Continue reading Renting vs. Buying: Why You Should Buy A Home
If you could peek at any person’s “life plan,” chances are good that almost every one of them will have “own a home” somewhere on the list. It’s one of the biggest ingredients that makes up the American dream! Homeownership is more than just a romantic notion. And, while the purchasing process may seem challenging … Continue reading The Many Perks of Owning A Home
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week within a narrow range that kept rates near unchanged despite more volatile trading. Rates found support Tuesday morning despite solid data. Housing starts were 1269K. Analyst looked for a reading of 1240K. However, reports that the European Central Bank will increase stimulus spending countered the data and … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 24th, 2019
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week within a narrow range that kept rates very steady. Rates were higher Monday morning as stocks pushed higher after the US Administration announced a halt to tariffs on Mexican goods. Inflation was tame on both the producer and consumer sides. Producer prices rose 0.1% the core rose … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 17th, 2019
Nobody wants to flush their hard-earned cash down the toilet! Unfortunately, some homeowners sink money into costly renovations they would never be able to recoup if they ever sold their home. Whether you just bought a house, have owned it for a while and want to renovate, or are thinking about selling and want to … Continue reading What Home Renovations Are Worth the Money?
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly positive which helped rates remain low. The Institute for Supply Management showed a reading of 52.1 versus the expected 52.6. The Fed Beige book reported economic activity expanded and prices continued to increase at a modest pace in most Districts. Factory orders fell 0.8% versus the … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 10th, 2019
Are you shopping for a mortgage loan, but worried about pulling your credit report multiple times? This is one of the most common questions we receive with regard to credit scores when potential homebuyers are shopping for a mortgage. Smart borrowers want to talk to several mortgage companies and banks to find the most favorable terms. Finding … Continue reading How Does Shopping for A Mortgage Loan Affect My Credit Score?
Yes, you’re excited about your new place. But leaving your old home, where you created many good memories, can be sad. After all, this is the place you may have started your family, decorated and re-decorated, laughed and cried with friends, and lived your life for years. Don’t leave your home without a proper send-off. … Continue reading How to Say Goodbye to Your Old Home
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week slightly higher which helped rates improve. The FHFA housing index rose 0.1% versus the expected 0.3% increase. Consumer confidence surprised to the upside as the reading was a solid 134.1 versus the expected 130. Weekly jobless claims were near estimates at 215K. Gross domestic product data showed … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 3rd, 2019
