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21 Dec 2020
By Aadil Nathoo

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 21, 2020

Financial Reports, ,
Last week’s scheduled economic reporting included readings from the National Association of Home Builders and a statement from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. NAHB: Builder Confidence Falls In December Homebuilder confidence in market conditions for single-family dropped by four points in December to an index reading of 86.  December’s reading was the second-highest on record after November’s reading. Component readings of the Housing Market Index also dropped. Builder confidence in current market conditions fell to 92 as confidence in single-family home sales within the next six months…
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18 Dec 2020
By Aadil Nathoo

Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

Home Buyer Tips, ,
Whether you're buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you're thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue. Let's take a quick look at a few steps that you can take to maximize the revenue that your investment properties bring in each month. Upgrade Your Home to Give It a Luxurious Feel It should go without saying that if you want your home to rent for a high price it has to have a significant…
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17 Dec 2020
By Aadil Nathoo

Remove The Flood Insurance Risk From The Closing Process

Mortgage, ,
Many homeowners do not realize that the risk of a flood is a significant factor that plays a role in not only homeownership but also the closing process. Even though flooding is a major risk, many homeowners do not carry enough coverage. Without proper flood insurance, homeowners risk losing millions of dollars. Therefore, it is prudent for those who are looking for a home to factor flood insurance into their home search. This can streamline the closing process down the road. Exploring Options For Flood Insurance When homeowners think about flood insurance, they are often directed to the National Flood…
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16 Dec 2020
By Aadil Nathoo

Getting A Lower Interest Rate During A Refinance

Mortgage, ,
There are a lot of people who have spotted the record-low mortgage rates right now and are wondering if they can refinance successfully. While many people apply for a refinance of their current home loan, not everyone will be approved. Furthermore, a home refinance is not the best option for everyone. Those who want to qualify for record-low refinance rates need to keep a few key points in mind. Be A Strong Refinance Candidate First, homeowners need to make sure that it is actually worth their time to refinance to a lower home mortgage rate. In general, homeowners want to…
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15 Dec 2020
By Aadil Nathoo

Purchase The Right Amount Of Home Insurance

Mortgage, ,
For most people, their home is the most valuable investment they will ever make. Therefore, it needs to be protected. This is where homeowners’ insurance is critical. At the same time, buying the right amount of homeowners’ insurance can be a bit of a challenge. A home that is underinsured leaves the homeowner vulnerable to situations involving fires, floods, and theft. On the other hand, nobody wants to throw away money unnecessarily by over-insuring the home. How can everyone purchase the right amount of homeowners’ insurance? Review The Coverage Every Year First, people’s needs are going to change from year…
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