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Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller
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Home equity loans and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) are two avenues through which homeowners can tap into this valuable asset. Understanding the differences between them is crucial for making informed financial decisions. We will review the intricacies of these financial products, exploring how they ...
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Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection
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So, you’ve found your dream home, made an offer, and had the home inspection done. But wait—what happens next? For many homebuyers, negotiating repairs after a home inspection can be a daunting task. However, with the right approach and some negotiation skills, you can ensure that ...
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3 Considerations When Making A Down Payment
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When considering the journey of purchasing a new home, one of the fundamental decisions you’ll encounter revolves around determining the appropriate amount of money to allocate for your down payment. It’s a decision-making process that involves weighing the benefits of opting for a larger down payment against ...
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With the upcoming CPI and PPI reports this week, last week still had a number of important data points to consider. First, the non-farm payroll data, helping reveal the situation of pay versus inflation data giving an overall description of the state of the economy in the ...
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Are you in the process of purchasing a home or considering refinancing your mortgage? If so, you’ve likely encountered the term “escrow account” during your discussions. Mortgage escrow accounts are a crucial component of many home loans, yet they can be a bit mysterious to those ...
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Choosing the Right Mortgage Term
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You’re about to start on an exciting journey toward homeownership. But before you dive headfirst into the world of real estate financing, there’s an important decision you’ll need to make which is choosing the right mortgage term.
The mortgage term refers to the length of time ...
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Understanding Interest-Only Mortgages
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What exactly is an interest-only mortgage? Simply put, it’s a type of home loan where you pay only the interest for a certain period, typically the first five to ten years. After this initial period, you begin paying both the principal and interest, resulting in higher ...
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For many seniors, home equity represents a substantial portion of their wealth. However, accessing this equity while maintaining homeownership can be challenging. This is where Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM), commonly known as a reverse mortgage, emerges as a potential solution. We will discuss the HECM ...
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As expected from the prior inflation reports with CPI and PPI, the PCE index had also shown the same corollary among its data points, reporting a higher than expected increase for the month of February across all products.
In addition, the Chicago PMI had shown a declining trend ...
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