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Jul

Housing MarketCase Shiller, Financial Reports, Home Prices

S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices: National Home Price Growth Slows in May

U.S. home prices rose in May, but at a slower pace. S&P Case-Shiller’s National Home Price index reported year-over-year home price growth of 19.70 percent in May as compared to April’s record year-over-year home price growth pace of 20.60 percent. Tampa, Florida led the 20-City Index with year-over-year home price growth of 36.1 percent; Miami, Florida followed with year-over-year home price growth of 34.0 percent. Dallas, Texas reported year-over-year home price growth of 30.8 percent. Minneapolis, Minnesota, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C. had the lowest rates of home price growth, but no cities in the 20-City Home Price Index reported…

27

Jul

By Todd Grey

MortgageCredit Score, Mortgage, Mortgage Insurance

The Top Questions To Ask A Mortgage Lender

With many people interested in taking out a home loan, it is critical for potential homeowners to think carefully about which loan structure is right for them. There are a lot of home loan options out there, and potential homeowners need to make sure they consider the benefits and drawbacks of all options. This means asking the right questions. What questions do you need to ask your mortgage lender? How Big Of A Down Payment Do I Need? The first question you need to ask your mortgage lender is about the down payment you need to make. A smart rule of thumb…

26

Jul

By Todd Grey

MortgageAdjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM Loans, Mortgage

What To Consider Before Taking Out An Adjustable-Rate Mortgage

If you are purchasing a house in the near future, you are probably reviewing your loan options. There are plenty of choices available, and one option is an adjustable-rate mortgage, which is usually shortened to ARM. There are a lot of people who get lured in by the advertisements on ARMs, but are they right for you? There are a few important factors you need to keep in mind. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Can Change Your Interest Rate Quickly First, an adjustable-rate mortgage can change the amount of interest you owe on a home loan quickly. Typically, the ARM has an initial period…

25

Jul

By Todd Grey

Financial ReportsCase Shiller, Financial Report, Jobless Claims

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 25, 2022

Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders on home prices, Commerce Department readings on building permits issued, and housing starts. The National Association of Realtors® reported on sales of previously-owned homes; weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released. NAHB Housing Market Index Posts Lowest Reading Since May 2020 The housing market is cooling off according to July’s NAHB Housing Market Index, which declined to an index reading of 55 as compared to June’s reading of 67 and the expected reading of 66. July’s reading was the second lowest posted since…

22

Jul

By Todd Grey

Home Mortgage TipsHome Mortgage Tips, Monthly Mortgage Payment, Mortgage Planning

3 Tips for Planning Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

Once you've purchased a home and decided on a move in date, it may seem like a lot of the hard stuff is over, but you still have one of the most important things relating to such a large purchase to think about: the payments! If you're looking for a few tips on ways to approach your monthly payment, the following will steer you in the right direction so you can broach your mortgage schedule successfully. Set Up A Payment Schedule Many people have been in the situation of neglecting their phone or credit cards by forgetting about the payment…