Posts Tagged ‘save money’
2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers
Kevin Brierton – 1.17.2024 If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates have descended since last October when they hit 7.79%. They’ve been below 7% for over a month now (see graph below): And while…
Read MoreWhy The No-Cost Refinance Makes Sense – Buy Now, Build Equity, and Save Big in 2024
Owning a home is a crucial part of finding financial freedom, but deciding when to make the move into homeownership is never an easy decision. That decision is especially hard today with home prices and mortgage rates at record highs. Buying a home now would likely come with a housing payment that is significantly higher…
Read MoreDebt-Consolidation Refinance: Use Your Home Equity to Pay Off Debt and Save Money
Kevin Brierton – 11.14.2023 Even if you have a low rate on your mortgage, do you know how much you’re paying in interest each month for your credit cards, vehicles, and other personal debts? Managing debts with high-interest rates can feel like an uphill battle. Monthly debt payments take over a large chunk of your…
Read MoreShould Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?
Kevin Brierton – 9.13.2023 Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time to downsize or do you want more…
Read MoreKeys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers
Kevin Brierton – 5.31.2023 Buying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shares, you’ll have to overcome some factors that…
Read MoreHow Homeowners Win When They Downsize
Kevin Brierton – 5.4.2023 Downsizing has long been a popular option when homeowners reach retirement age. But there are plenty of other life changes that could make downsizing worthwhile. Homeowners who have experienced a change in their lives or no longer feel like their house fits their needs may benefit from downsizing too. U.S. News…
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