Subject: Ready to start investing? Here are the ins and outs to get you started

Ready to start investing? Here are the ins and outs to get you started

July 4th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Ready to start investing? Here are the ins and outs to get you started If you're just starting out, here's how to choose your investment property and increase its value for maximum return on investment. Whether the amount you can invest ...

Homebuyer mortgage demand picks up even as lenders tighten

June 20th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Homebuyer mortgage demand picks up even as lenders tighten Homebuyer demand for mortgages picked up last week as rates declined for the second week in a row, even as lenders continue to tighten standards to levels not seen in a decade, according to t ...

Homeownership is a great way to build wealth, advisor says. Here’s how to make that purchase successful

June 13th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Homeownership is a great way to build wealth, advisor says. Here’s how to make that purchase successful ...

The 5 most sought-after design trends in flooring

June 6th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

The 5 most sought-after design trends in flooring When luxury real estate agents and buyers evaluate a property’s design, the exquisite furniture, high-end fittings, and ornate architectural flourishes will certainly command their attention — but ...

Mortgage rate gap among lenders wider than previously understood

May 31st, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Mortgage rate gap among lenders wider than previously understood A homebuyer taking out a $300K loan could end up overpaying by $1,200 a year — and even more if they're in the market for a jumbo, FHA or VA mortgage, according to a new ...

Rocket's new 1% down mortgage also picks up tab for PMI

May 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Rocket's new 1% down mortgage also picks up tab for PMI In a bid to do more business with homebuyers, Rocket Mortgage is rolling out a new loan that lets low- and moderate-income borrowers buy houses with as little as 1 percent down — without havi ...

How to answer buyers’ most-asked mortgage questions

May 16th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

How to answer buyers’ most-asked mortgage questions ...

Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers

May 16th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Regulator rescinds new Fannie, Freddie fee for riskier borrowers Mortgage lenders are breathing a sigh of relief after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s federal regulator said Wednesday it’s backing down from plans to institute a new fee on mortgages ...

Unlock homeownership with down payment assistance programs

May 9th, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Unlock homeownership with down payment assistance programs One of the biggest financial hurdles to homeownership is the down payment. Even with lower down payment options like the FHA loan, the high price of homes in many markets — the U.S. median ...

Low inventory prevents prices from falling even further

May 2nd, 2023 at 1:00 pm EST

Low inventory prevents prices from falling even further While homeowners are staying put out of reluctance to lock in higher mortgage rates, the few homes on the market are drawing competition, according to a report released Friday by Redfin. The ex ...