For the first time since 2006, the conforming loan limits have increased. In 2017, the baseline loan limit for most counties across the U.S. will be $424,100, a slight increase over 2016. More expensive markets, such as New York City and San Francisco, have conforming loan limits as high as $636,150. Anything … Read More
Maintenance Tips for the End of Summer It’s time. Sigh. Summer has drawn to a close, like it or not, and Fall has arrived! Before the leaves fall and the wind turns chilly, it’s a good idea to do some seasonal maintenance on your home. Here are some things to … Read More
Even if you can easily afford your mortgage every month, the idea of living debt free after paying off your home loan early can be pretty tempting. If you do decide to pay off your home loan early, you’ll save money from skipping out on the interest tacked on your … Read More
91% Millennials Want to Own a Home Most renters would like to take the next step toward homeownership. They just don’t think they can – yet. This makes sense considering some renters require rent assistance from any source possible, for example GoFundMe finds that some FundMe pages are asking for … Read More
Doug T. writes, “There’s a strange new trend in the office: people are putting names on food in the company fridge to keep them cold. Today I had a sandwich named Kevin.” There are some real estate markets that are anything but cold, but what is a “hot” housing market? … Read More
Buying a home that needs a little TLC is a great way to develop an investment quickly, but there are varying degrees of “TLC” that you should consider. First, let’s draw a line to differentiate a quick fixer upper and a total rehab. A fixer upper is a home that … Read More
In today’s market, where demand is outpacing supply in many regions of the country, pricing a house is one of the biggest challenges real estate professionals face. Sellers often want to price their home higher than recommended, and many agents go along with the idea to keep their clients happy. … Read More
Making a few small changes, especially outdoors, can do much more than make your home a better backdrop for family portraits. In fact, when done correctly, an outdoor renovation can deliver a feature you love and increase the value of your home. If you can’t afford to make these renovations … Read More
It’s tough enough to make financial decisions that keep you in the black and prepare you for Purchasing or Refinancing a home. But it’s something else to sabotage your credit without realizing you are doing so. Sabotaging your credit can do more damage to your future investments than you may … Read More
by Sherri Kuhn Is This A Good Financial Strategy For You? Have you considered paying off your mortgage early? Being free and clear of mortgage debt is a dream of many homeowners, that is why some will turn to websites like https://www.towerloan.com/lending/personal-loans/ to get the help that they need to … Read More