Your credit score is a pretty significant number. Though you may not think about it all that often, it has an effect on your ability to qualify for a loan and the terms you'll receive if you're approved. In other words, your credit score can cost
Jul 14, 2017 | Housing Outlook housing market New Home Buyer Mortgage Rates
One of the main obstacles potential home buyers face is the fear that they won't be approved for a mortgage. Believing that you don't make enough, have too much debt, or can't afford to buy a house is one reason many people don't even both
Jul 11, 2017 | housing market Housing Outlook Housing Shortage Mortgage Rates New Home Buyer
For the most part, people stick with the name their parents gave them and don't ever give it too much thought. Sure, you've got the power to change it to just about anything you want but, unless you're stuck with something horrible, why would
Jul 10, 2017 | housing market Housing Outlook Housing Shortage Mortgage Rates New Home Buyer
From all accounts, there are a lot of Americans interested in buying a home this year. Whether it's because of sustained job market improvement or mortgage rates that remain low compared to where they've been historically, home buyers are ready to
Jul 06, 2017 | Housing Outlook housing market Housing Shortage New Home Buyer
If you read real-estate news regularly, you may get the impression that homes right now are less affordable, buyers are less interested, and homeowners are less likely to sell than in the past. But, taking a big-picture view of where things are may give y
Jul 03, 2017 | housing market Housing Outlook Housing Shortage Mortgage Rates New Home Buyer
Following the ups-and-downs of the housing market can be difficult for the average home buyer or seller. Because of this, many Americans get in the market without a basic understanding of the forces currently driving home prices, mortgage rates, demand, e
Jun 30, 2017 |