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Tax season is on its way. Hopefully, you’re looking forward to a fat refund check. Before you spend it on a fun vacation or some new clothes, consider these wise homeowner investments for your tax refund this year. If buying a house is in your 2022 plans, your refund could help you make it a … Continue reading Wise Homeowner (or Homebuyer) Investments for Your Tax Refund
We all make resolutions every year, from losing weight to going back to school to beefing up our savings. Other smart resolutions for 2022 have to do with your home. After all, it’s one of your biggest investments, so it makes sense to commit some time and attention to keeping it in tip-top shape. Here … Continue reading 9 New Year’s Resolutions Smart Homeowners Should Make for 2022
If hot chocolate, a roaring fire, and a snuggly blanket sound like ecstasy to you, you’re probably a “winter person.” While picture-perfect snow may beckon, you need to prepare for the more practical side of cold weather so you aren’t caught unprepared. You can be confident that your home’s ready for winter by following these … Continue reading The Weather Outside Is Frightful! Tips For Winterizing Your Home
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week higher which put downward pressure on rates. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged but doubled their MBS purchase tapering which resulted in some short-term volatility Wednesday afternoon. The market recovered the latter portion of the week as the Fed continued their multi-billion-dollar daily purchases which are expected … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, December 20th
Credit scores impact many of your purchases. Your ability to get a credit card, buy a car, and yes, purchase a home, may hinge on that three-digit score. In addition, people with high credit scores get the best interest rates, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars in savings over a lifetime. … Continue reading How to Improve Your Credit Score
Potential homebuyers should think about their finances and credit scores before they try to buy a house. They also need to consider the type of loan they want to use and how much home to buy. A lot of new terms get thrown at you on the purchasing journey, and one of them is conforming … Continue reading The 411 on Conforming Loan Limits for 2022
In today’s hot housing market, bidding wars are to be expected. If you are trying to buy a house and find yourself in a bidding war, it’s vital to understand the process as well as winning strategies. Here’s what you need to know. Other Bids May Come in Higher Many homes are getting a dozen … Continue reading What Happens During a Bidding War… and How to Win
Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week mixed with government loans worse and conventional loans near unchanged. The data was mixed. The trade deficit was $67.1B which was about as expected. Productivity fell 5.2% vs the expected 4.8% decline. Weekly jobless claims were 184K vs 223K. Higher consumer inflation readings resulted in some market … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, December 13th 2021
You’ve found your home, negotiated the deal, and secured your mortgage. You’re moving toward closing day, so it’s time to schedule your movers. Don’t just pick the first ones that show up at the top of an online search. After all, they will be in your house handling your personal stuff! Use these tips for … Continue reading The Heavy Lifting: Tips for Hiring Movers
MARKET COMMENT Mortgage bond prices finished the week lower which put upward pressure on rates. Fed Chair Powell indicated it was time to remove the “transitory” inflation descriptor. Market participants prepared for additional Fed tapering of Treasury and MBS purchases in the months ahead. The Fed Beige Book reported “Prices rose at a moderate to … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, December 6th 2021
People have been shopping for homes online for years, but now they are purchasing them virtually, too. Buying a home without stepping a foot on the property would have once seemed ludicrous, but now it is commonplace. If you’re thinking about buying your next place virtually, make sure you follow these tips to navigate the … Continue reading Virtual Home Buying: Here’s How to Navigate the Process Successfully
