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Emanuel Stewart March 17, 2016

Fed Policymakers Make Interesting Decision on Interest Rates

According to a press release by the Federal Reserve, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the current target federal funds rate will hold steady at 0.25 to 0.50 percent. Committee members cited positive developments in the U.S economy including jobs growth, stronger labor markets and gradually increasing inflation. In addition, stronger housing sector and household spending were also noted as positive signs for the economy. Committee members cited risks associated with global economic and financial developments as a concern.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, FOMC, Interest Rates

Emanuel Stewart March 16, 2016

Understanding Mortgage Tax Benefits and How They Save You Money in the Long Run

If you’re considering whether home ownership is the right decision for you, there are lots of different factors you’ll want to take into account. Do you want to keep moving around, or are you ready to lay down roots in a community? Are you prepared for the additional upkeep that home ownership requires?

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Tax Benefits, Mortgage Taxes

Emanuel Stewart March 15, 2016

3 Tips and Tricks to Make Mortgage Pre-Qualification Easy

If you’re planning to buy a home, you should know that the mortgage pre-qualification process is the first in a series of steps that eventually lead to home ownership. A pre-qualification is different from a pre-approval – the pre-qualification meeting is simply you and your lender hashing out how much you can afford to spend on a property. But once you’ve been pre-qualified, it makes the mortgage process easier.

So how can you make the pre-qualification quick and painless so you can get on with your house hunt? Here’s what you need to know.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Mortgage Pre Qualification Tips, Mortgage Tips

Emanuel Stewart March 14, 2016

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 14, 2016

Last week’s economic news included Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index along with weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The City of Detroit also announced a program to help would-be buyers purchase homes that do not qualify for mortgage loans due to severe damage.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Home Buyer Sentiment, Mortgage Rates

Emanuel Stewart March 11, 2016

Ready to Move in to Your New Home? Not So Fast! Take Care of These 3 Items Before the Big Move

With the excitement involved in moving into a new home and all of the things that need to be done, it can be easy to forget a few important things before you load up the moving van. If the day of departure is drawing closer and you’re mulling over the final details, here are some items you may want to check off the list first.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Moving Tips

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