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June 28, 2022 by Fidelity National Home WarrantyFire season is a year-round concern for many homeowners, but this is especially true during summer’s long, warm days. Being prepared for fire season can help increase your chance of protecting your property if it is…
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May 24, 2022 by Fidelity National Home WarrantyMortgage rates for a 30-year fixed are at an all-time high of 5.64% according to Mortgage News Daily, rates not seen since 2009. Meanwhile, the rate for an ARM loan is a percent or more lower. Today, knowing when an ARM loan is…
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By RISMedia StaffFebruary 4, 2022The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.55% this week, remaining unchanged from the previous week, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), released this week.U.S. weekly averages30-year…
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By Bill GassettFebruary 4, 2022The term “escrow” can confuse first-time homebuyers because it has a few different meanings. Escrow is a vital part of any real estate transaction because it’s considered the glue that holds it together.When purchasing a…
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By Bloomberg07 Jan 2022by Prashant GopalMortgage rates in the US jumped to the highest level since the early months of the pandemic.The average for a 30-year loan was 3.22%, up from 3.11% last week and the highest since late May 2020, Freddie Mac said in a statement…
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Posted on Oct 14 2021 - 4:58pm by Bill GassettHaving a good credit score is something that will help throughout your adult life. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand how credit works, and this could be causing you more problems than you realize.…
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Posted on Nov 6 2014 - 4:29am by Kyle HiscockEditor's Note: This post was originally published on November 6, 2014. Housecall continues to share this piece due to ongoing requests and reader interest.There are many questions homeowners ask…
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Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate.com(TNS)—Home prices are soaring, pushed higher by a combination of record-low mortgage rates, strong demand from buyers and a lingering lack of new construction.In 2021, a new factor put pressure on home prices: Month-after-month, lumber…
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By Kara MastersonIf you have always wanted to live in a bigger home, then you may be wondering when the right time is for you to move. Bigger homes are more expensive and require more maintenance. However, you may be at a point in your life financially where you're ready…
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Commentary by Adam LongHomeTeam Inspection Service of Kentuckiana Owner Brad Lawler explains why potential buyers should never skip a home inspection, even when housing inventory is scarce.It’s no secret that the current housing market is hotter than ever. Many houses…
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Prospective buyers shopping today have 52% fewer homes to choose from than at this time last year, according to Realtor.com's Monthly Housing Trends Report. This supply crunch translates to a record median list price of $370,000, 15.6% higher than a year ago. The…