• Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?,Brian Eastwood

    Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?

    Thinking about buying a home? If so, you’re probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here’s some information that can help you decide. What’s Next for Home Prices?Each quarter, Fannie Mae and Pulsenomics publish the results of the Home Price Expectatio

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  • The Truth About Down Payments,Brian Eastwood

    The Truth About Down Payments

    If you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well, that isn’t necessarily the case. Unless specified by your lo

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  • Should You Buy Down Your Mortgage Interest Rate? | Pros and Cons,Brian Eastwood

    Should You Buy Down Your Mortgage Interest Rate? | Pros and Cons

    by Tom Bonetto When interest rates are high, some borrowers may choose to buy down their interest rate to lower monthly payments and make their mortgage more affordable. Buying down the interest rate means paying an extra upfront fee to get a lower rate and monthly payment. This is referred to as bu

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