Considering Home Resale Potential Buying a home should be a very exciting time but it’s important to consider a few factors. You’ll probably want to sell this home sometime in the future and you need to consider how your house…
Your Home Equity Could Mean Extra Cash with a Cash Out Refinance With low rates and rising home values, now might be the perfect time to refinance. Tap into your home’s equity to renovate your home, take a dream vacation,…
Have you considered refinancing your home loan to a shorter term to save money? When you switch to a shorter loan term, you’ll typically get a lower interest rate — often a full percentage point or more. And when you…
Interest Rates to Remain Steady This past Wednesday, the Federal reserve met to discuss the interest rate for the duration of 2019. It was reported that only 6 of the 17 officials opposed the plan to keep the interest rate…
Remodeling Your Home the Eco-Friendly Way Three of the most popular home renovation projects are kitchen, bathroom, and landscaping improvements. They can make your whole home feel almost brand-new! But when you consider the environmental impact these projects can have…
Are you maximizing all the tax benefits available to you as a homeowner? Tax breaks for homeowners: Staying up-to-date on the latest tax rules is a smart move. With the recent changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, you…
Use Your Tax Return as a Down Payment on a New Home Your tax return provides a great opportunity to invest in homeownership. Have you considered putting your tax refund towards a down payment or closing costs on a new…
Yesterday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the conventional loan limits will be increasing by 6.9% next year (2019). Conventional loans are also known as conforming loans. But there is no need to wait for 2019, because effective immediately – GMFS…