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Summer’s here! If you’re a homeowner, you know there are chores to be checked off the list before you can get down to enjoying the season. Start on them today with these 15 home maintenance tips. Weed Your Lawn Get rid of those unsightly weeds crowding your flower beds and growing around your mailbox. Spray … Continue reading 15 Helpful Summer Home Maintenance Tips to Maintain Curb Appeal
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week higher which put downward pressure on rates. Rates improved gradually throughout most of the week until selling pressure emerged Thursday afternoon. The data was mixed. Existing home sales were 5.80M vs 5.65M. New home sales were 769K vs 860K. Durable goods orders rose 2.3% vs the expected … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 28th 2021
Getting divorced is difficult. Whatever the circumstances, there are bound to be lots of decisions to make regarding the split. One of the biggest: What to do with the house? Options that you think may be your best move may actually hurt you in the long run, while an option you don’t understand may be the choice you … Continue reading Can I Take My Ex’s Name Off the Mortgage During a Divorce?
People in all stages of life, including retirement, dream of homeownership. Maybe you’ve decided to upsize, downsize, or you’re a first-time buyer who’s never felt ready to take the plunge before. While you’re looking for that perfect house, remember these five things about buying a home in your retirement years. Benefits of Homebuying in Retirement After … Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know to Buy a Home in Your Retirement Years
Deciding which house to buy is a big decision! It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the choices you must make during the process. Keep your sanity by using these seven tips to ensure you’re on the best path to homeownership and purchasing the right house for you. Stick to the Budget One of the biggest … Continue reading Want to Find the Perfect House? 7 Tips to Buy the Right House for Your Family
There are roadblocks that can derail your progress in your homeownership journey. Trying to get a mortgage with bad credit is one example that could delay your ability to buy a home. But one of the biggest obstacles is the hefty down payment. As prices continue to increase, many hopeful homebuyers cringe at the thought of … Continue reading Yes, You Can Buy a House Without a Hefty Down Payment — or None at All
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week sharply lower which put upward pressure on rates. Rates increased throughout most of the week with the largest movements after the Fed meeting Wednesday afternoon. The Fed changed their rate hike forecast from 2024 to possibly a few in 2023. They continued their multi-billion-dollar daily MBS purchases, … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 21st 2021
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged which held rates relatively steady. Rates were up and down throughout the week but within a narrow range. We started the week on a negative note Monday morning with a slight increase in rates but by Tuesday we were back to flat. The Fed continued … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 14th 2021
Celebrate your homeownership in June during National Homeownership Month. There are many ways to commemorate what being a homeowner means to you. Whether you’re settled into your forever home, looking for your first home, upgrading to accommodate your growing family, or downsizing as part of your retirement plans, there are some fun and thoughtful ways to observe this … Continue reading June Is National Homeownership Month – Get Involved!
Buying a new house with your spouse is exciting and offers lots of possibilities for the future. Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t work out, and couples decide to get divorced. If this ends up happening, the house – and accompanying mortgage – need to be handled the right way. Being informed about the requirements and what … Continue reading Who Is Responsible for Paying a Mortgage When a Couple Gets Divorced?
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged which held rates relatively steady. There was volatility throughout the week, but it was within a narrow range. We started the week on a negative note Tuesday morning with a slight increase in rates. The Fed continued their multi-billion-dollar daily MBS purchases which helped counter … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, June 7th 2021
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and is honored and celebrated by organizations within the community to promote equality and increased visibility around the globe. Whether you are part of the community or an ally, there are several ways you can participate in the movement in your own way. Here are some ideas. Understand the History … Continue reading Over the Rainbow: How To Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month
