Mortgage Points Explained: When Buying Them Down Is Worth It
One point on a $400K loan costs $4,000 and breaks even in 5.6 years at today's rates. Here's the math to know if buying mortgage points works in your favor.
Flip-flopping on Flipping
A recent report contends that short-term investor profits from home flipping are declining. I view this as good news, at least in my opinion.
Is Housing Market Following Stock Market Pattern?
The stock market crashed. Is the housing market next? That’s not my opinion. And if you asked me, I would say I don’t know if that will happen.
Do You Have Enough Personal Liability Insurance In Your Homeowners’ Policy?
Homeowners insurance protects you and your family for both your house and personal property in the event of property damage or loss of personal items. Typically, homeowners’ insurance policies have...
For Women Only
If you ask me why I think this blog is for men, I really don’t have an easy answer. Maybe because I think of do-it-yourself men wearing tool belts strapped...
PrimeRates Market Talk: Slow Start As Lack Of Data Continues:
Still no end in sight in the latest Washington standoff. Futures are down a bit as the prospect of no official data makes analysts antsy–what to blame (or credit) the...
5 Tips to Winterize Your Home
Completing projects to winterize your home can pay off in a number of ways. Not only will you also be able to keep warm in the winter but you can...
Tighter Rules for Reverse Mortgages Goes Into Effect
Beginning October 1, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has put into effect major changes to the agency’s reverse mortgage program also known as the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program....
Real Estate Bidding Wars Are Back
With the recent uptick in the housing market, real estate bidding wars seem to have made a tremendous resurgence.
The War on Robocalls Continues
Although there is less telemarketing than before, robocalls are still around and alive, despite efforts by both consumers and government agencies to end it.
Growing Wealth by Buying the Farm
What might be a good real estate investment at this time? Consider buying a farm. Here’s why.
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