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2015
Answer: According to the Millennial Housing Commission createdby Congress, few lenders are willing to administer home improvement loans. Most prefer to make home equity loans or unsecured consumer loans because they are easier to manage. Home improvement loans usually require inspections and i...
12/26/2015
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Hazardous trees pose a danger to people and property. When storms or high winds hit, limbs, and often whole trees, fall to the ground. "Many fatal accidents and millions of dollars in property damage can be averted if homeowners heed the warning signs of a hazardous tree," says Tchukki Andersen...
12/18/2015
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Mortgage Momentum Moves Rates Higher The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate ticked slightly higher on a better than expected November employment report, according to the recently released Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey®. "The economy added 211,000 new jobs in November exceeding analy...
12/14/2015
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Using credit responsibly is an integral part of personal financial health. Not only is credit a key factor in securing loans for a home, vehicle or other major purchases, landlords often look at credit before approving new renters, as well. "Improving and maintaining a positive credit histo...
12/14/2015
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Real Estate Market Update. Check out the national numbers for December, 2015
12/11/2015
A: The 15-year mortgage offers you a chance to save thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. This is because the interest rate is typically lower and amortization is half that of the 30-year loan, which means that the total interest paid on the 15-year note, as compared to a 30-year note,...
12/10/2015