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Monthly Archives: April 2022

How to Navigate the Homebuying Process in a Seller’s Market

How to Navigate the Homebuying Process in a Seller’s Market

In a hot seller’s market, getting the house you want is challenging. You’ll likely be competing with several other homebuyers for each property, and negotiations will be tense. Being the top choice takes tenacity, patience and determination. To end up with the home you want, follow these steps for navigating the homebuying process in a … Continue reading How to Navigate the Homebuying Process in a Seller’s Market

Homebuyers Want to Know: How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?

Homebuyers Want to Know: How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?

If you’re buying a house, you’ll soon see that mortgage interest rates have a big effect on your monthly payment. The higher your interest rate, the higher your payment. Even a half-percent higher interest rate can equate to spending hundreds of dollars more on your house payment every year. It helps your current budget and … Continue reading Homebuyers Want to Know: How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?

Are You Using These 6 Strategies to Get Your Offer Accepted? Pay Close Attention to the First One

Are You Using These 6 Strategies to Get Your Offer Accepted? Pay Close Attention to the First One

In a hot seller’s market like this, homebuyers need to get creative to beat out the competition for that great home. Surprisingly, this doesn’t always mean offering the most money, although that surely helps. Here are six things you can do to make your offer stand out and get accepted. Get Pre-Approved Talk to your … Continue reading Are You Using These 6 Strategies to Get Your Offer Accepted? Pay Close Attention to the First One

Purchasing a Home Soon? Paying Your Rent on Time Might Land You a Lower Mortgage Rate

Purchasing a Home Soon? Paying Your Rent on Time Might Land You a Lower Mortgage Rate

If you’re renting but planning to buy a house in the next year, there’s some good news if you pay your rent on time. Fannie Mae and the credit bureaus (TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian) have decided to add rental payment history to make it easier for consumers to build a credit file. Let’s discuss the … Continue reading Purchasing a Home Soon? Paying Your Rent on Time Might Land You a Lower Mortgage Rate

House Hunting? Use These Basic Guidelines to Determine How Much House You Can Afford

House Hunting? Use These Basic Guidelines to Determine How Much House You Can Afford

It’s exciting when you take the plunge and begin searching for a new home. With so many options, it can be difficult to decide which is the right choice for you. One of the biggest mistakes homebuyers can make is stretching to buy a home they can’t really afford. This ends up strapping them financially … Continue reading House Hunting? Use These Basic Guidelines to Determine How Much House You Can Afford

MIG Market Watch, April 4th, 2022

MIG Market Watch, April 4th, 2022

Market Comment Mortgage bond prices finished the week near unchanged which kept rates flat. We started on a negative note, turned positive mid-week, and then lost those gains. Peace talks in Turkey dominated headlines Tuesday morning which temporarily alleviated some pressure on oil prices. No additional developments followed and whipsaw trading in MBSs continued. The … Continue reading MIG Market Watch, April 4th, 2022

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