With interest rates lower than ever, my husband and I have recently debated whether to refinance or not to refinance our home. We have gone back and forth plenty of times, weighing the pros and cons of each scenario. There are a lot of factors to consider, so below are …
View MoreAccording to the National Association of REALTORS most recent Profile of Home Buyers & Sellers, married couples once again dominated the first-time home buyer statistics in 2016 at 58% of all buyers. It is no surprise that having two incomes to save for down payments and contribute to monthly housing …
When you lock your doors at night, you think, “Phew, I’m safe!” Locks mean safety. Locks mean security. And it turns out the same is true in the world of home loans, where you may encounter the term “mortgage rate lock.” So what exactly does this refer to?
The Fed expects the economy to hit its target level of inflation next year. As a result, it also expects to raise short-term rates three times, by a total of 75 basis points. In reality, rate moves could be less—but they also could be more. This means mortgage interest rates like we’ve seen for …
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#1) Buying a House Outside Your Price Range
A home is the biggest expense for most people, so if you purchase something over your budget, you will become “house poor.” In order to make your …
Projected inflation in home prices and interest rates could make buying a home in Boise more difficult, even as early as 2015. From a financial standpoint, now is the time to look at buying a home in Boise. But, for many, purchasing now just isn't a possibility So, what …
Lower interest rates makes buying a home in Boise more affordable!Buying a home in Boise is now more affordable then ever. According to THIS ARTICLE by Scott Reckard in The Los Angeles Times, the average interest rate reported by Freddie Mac on a 30-year mortgage dropped to 3.53 …
All too often I meet home buyers who are eager to start the process of buying a home in Southeast Boise by running out and viewing homes before they have taken the …
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In today’s housing market, where supply is