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Preparing to buy tips1. Start saving earlyDown paymentClosing costsMove-in expenses2. Decide how much home you can afford3. Check and strengthen your credit4. Explore mortgage options5. Research first-time home buyer assistance programs6. Compare mortgage rates and fees7. Get a preapproval letter

Climbing 11 basis points this week, mortgage rates have hit their highest level since August 22, 2013. The rising commodity prices are creating higher Treasury yields this is aiding in the creation of the rising mortgage rates.The survey ending April, 26, 2018 reveals the following:30 year Fixed Rat [Read More]

Mortgage Giant, Freddie Mac released this weeks Prime Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) showing the average mortgage rates on a fixed rate mortgage dip slightly for thesecond time in three weeks.The survey reveals the following:30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.44 percent with an average 0.5 [Read More]

The time has come, once again,for sellers to spruce up their yard, touch up their paint and get a head start on the "spring cleaning". This year, with the rising mortgage rates, the spring real estate buying season could either spur buyers into buying quickly or it could make this a tough season. Ei [Read More]

Not only is St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, but the real estate prices in Ireland are rising!According to Ronan Lyons, an economist at Trinity College Dublin, the prices of real estate in and around Dublin are now within a year or two of reaching their 2007 peak". Its very much a sellers market, Mr. [Read More]

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, providing real estate agents another opportunity for some marketing strategies. This holiday is all about "luck" and "finding your pot of gold", these themes go hand in hand with real estate, making marketing for his holiday fun and easy!Below are few ide [Read More]

Mortgage Giant, Freddie Mac released this weeks Prime Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) showing the average mortgage rates on a fixed rate mortgage are continuing their upward spiral for the seventh consecutive week!The survey reveals the following:30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.4 percent [Read More]

Moving out of state can be exciting, but it can also be stressful. By taking care of some of the small details beforehand you can reduce your stress level by threefold.Research the new townWhen planning to move out of state, keep in mind that each state has different rules regarding tags and title o [Read More]

What better holiday than Valentine's Day to show your appreciation, gratitude and love to your clients? This holiday isn't just about romance and roses, you can include everyone on this special day. It's also a great time to market yourself as a Real Estate Professional.Below are a few ideas to get [Read More]

Mortgage Giant, Freddie Mac released this weeks Prime Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) showing the average mortgage rates on a fixed rate mortgage have increased four consecutive weeks.The survey reveals the following:30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.22 percent with an average 0.5 point for [Read More]