The Takeaway: Even without perfect credit, you may likely already qualify for a home loan. Establish with your Lender what price range of home for which you are able to qualify , prior to looking at homes. Many Buyers are able to purchase a home with as little as a ...
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The Takeaway: Interest rates are still at phenomenally low levels. Property Managers and Landlords have substantially raised their rents over the last 12 months and will likely continue to do so! The credit score requirements for mortgage approval continue to loosen. The surest way to protect yourself from rising ...
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According to a recent study known as the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index, the U.S. housing market continues to demonstrate that it is a financially sound plan to become a Homeowner, rather than continue to rent. The BH&J Index report is published quarterly and attempts to answer the frequently ...
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The Takeaway: The most recent Quarterly Home Price Index report was released by The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The report examined homes prices throughout the US, both at a State and Regional level. It found that ALL States, except for Alaska, Delaware, West Virginia & Wyoming saw an increase ...
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