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There can be a variety of issues that hinder homebuyers from being able to purchase the home they want in the timeframe they hope for. Fortunately for Georgia buyers, the Georgia Dream Loan Program can assist you in navigating your homeowner’s journey. How Does It Work? Prospective homebuyers can go to regular lenders who offer the Georgia … Continue reading Your Dream of Homeownership in Georgia Can Come True
Investing in homeownership is one of the best things you can do with your tax refund. You’ll not only gain an appreciable asset, but you’ll also earn future tax breaks available to first-time homebuyers. Existing homeowners can also get in on the act. Investing a tax refund in the right home improvements and repairs can … Continue reading How to Invest Your Tax Refund in Homeownership
The Georgia Dream Homeownership Program may be the solution you’re looking for to secure a mortgage loan and purchase a house. The program, created by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), is designed to assist low- and mid-income homebuyers who may not qualify for other types of loan programs. This segment of hopeful homeowners has … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know to Benefit From a Georgia Dream Loan
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week sharply lower which put significant upward pressure on rates. Rates were worse Tuesday as inflation fears flared and that continued through most of the week. Many traders bet on rebounding growth which ultimately could be accompanied by inflation. Inflation, real or perceived, erodes the value of fixed … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 22nd, 2021
If you’re shopping for a home in Georgia, it’s important to understand all your options. The size, price, and location of your new home, plus your credit score and your income, combine to give you lots – or few – choices. The Georgia Dream Homeownership Program, created by The Department of Community Affairs, may be the … Continue reading What is the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program?
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates were worse Monday, rebounded a little the middle of the week, and finished on a negative note. The Fed continued their multi-billion-dollar daily MBS purchases however it was not enough to prevent the slight upward movement in rates. The … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 15th, 2021
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged to slightly lower which put a little upward pressure on rates. The market started flat Monday but turned negative Tuesday. The data was mixed. ISM index was 58.7% vs the expected 61%. ADP employment rose 175K vs the expected 55K increase. Weekly jobless claims were … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 8th, 2021
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel with the COVID-19 vaccines being distributed, but we must still remain vigilant. That means staying home, away from crowds, and avoiding public indoor spaces. With the cold temperatures discouraging hanging out outside, the days and weeks of winter can start to seem endless. It’s important to … Continue reading How to Avoid COVID-19 Cabin Fever
Most people dream of a large home with abundant, spacious rooms and a huge yard. However, depending on your stage in life, lots of square feet and lawn may offer more negatives than positives. Your home should be a place that makes you feel happy, secure, and comfortable. If these aren’t the feelings your house evokes, … Continue reading Five Signs It May Be Time to Downsize Your Home
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” —Nelson Mandela February is Black History Month, a time for celebration, recognition, reflection, and strategizing on how to continue moving racial justice forward in the United States. No matter … Continue reading Eight Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged to slightly lower which put a little upward pressure on rates. The market started on a neutral note Monday, moved positive Tuesday, and then saw steady selling pressure the remainder of the week. The Fed left rates unchanged and indicated they “will continue to increase … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, February 1st, 2021
