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So here's one question most borrowers ask: When mortgage lenders go out of business, do homeowners still have to make their monthly payment? If you are one of the people who ask this question, this write up is for you. Mortgage Trends: Existing Home Sales Dip, Home Price Hike And New Regulation May Be The Causes
According to National Association Of Realtors, the sales of pre owned homes dropped lower than expected this November. Existing home sales were expected to slow down with a 5.3 million sales based on a seasonally adjusted rate. However, November's reading resulted to a 4.76 million sales and it represented a 10.5% drop in existing home sales for month-to-month. For a year-over-year figures, existing home sales were 3.8% lower. 4 Financial Matters to Settle Before the Year Ends
Only a few days are left before 2015 finally closes its doors and a new gateway for 2016 will shine upon us. The greatest way to face the New Year is by settling all your financial matter before the year ends so that you can spend your 2016 worry and regret free. The Santa Bubble: Why Mortgage Rates are Up Right Now
During the holiday season, interest rates rise by about 0.25 percent across the board, and buying a home this time won’t make buyers happy because they’re going to pay more for their loan than they would have before December. Here are some reasons why it is called the “Santa Bubble.” Real Estate Tips: Renovations That Decrease Your Home Value
While it is true that renovation can bump up home value, there are certain improvements that create the adverse effect. Moves such as removing a bedroom, tearing down a closet, repurposing garage space and putting up more wallpapers than necessary can all lower down the value of a home. Quicken Loans: 'Planning To Invest In A Home? Buy Now'
People who are planning to buy a house or refinance an existing real estate loan only have a three- to six-month window before mortgage rates increase. A day after the Federal Reserve announced that they are increasing their interest rates, Quicken Loans CEO Bill Emerson encouraged prospective homeowners to make a move before it is already too late. Offshore Real Estate: Why Is The Caribbean The Perfect Piece Of Real Estate For Retirees?
A lot of seniors are hesitant to make an offshore investment in the Caribbean because they believe that real estate value in the islands are beyond their financial capacity. That is not exactly true. There are actually fabulous island locales that are affordable for retirees. US Rental Market Dilemma: Why You Can't Afford Rent Even If You Make A Decent Salary
Recent studies show that apartment developers have largely been catering to wealthy renters. As a result, the average asking rent dramatically increased, outpricing low and middle-income renters. Real Estate Tips: What Are The Disadvantages Of Sharing Your Home With A Roommate?
As rents in many major real estate markets like San Francisco and Los Angeles soar, taking on a roommate to help pay the bills has become a trend. While having a roommate may make things easier financially, there are also disadvantages in having one. Real Estate Predictions: Mortgage Rate Hike Forecasted To Favor Investors In Denver Property Market
Last December 16, the Federal Reserve announced an increase in their interest rates. The said hike is generally expected to raise mortgage costs but experts are assuring prospective homeowners in Denver not to worry. The upcoming months may be a great time to put their money into a home as they are predicting that the Fed hike will possibly bring the real estate market's supply and demand more into balance and that it could work in favor of investors.
