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02 Dec 2019

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 2nd, 2019

Financial Reports

Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, readings on new and pending home sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The holiday break on Thursday and Friday curtailed some economic reports. Case-Shiller Reports Uptick in September Home Prices Home prices rose 0.10 percent to a year-over-year growth rate of 3.20 percent in September. Rates of home price growth showed a new geographic trend with smaller cities showing higher home price growth than the coastal cities that dominated rapid home price growth in recent years. Homebuyers seeking affordable options turned inland and southward…

How Much Money To Budget For Home Maintenance

Real Estate

Owning a home comes with a lot of responsibilities. One of these involves home maintenance. Sometimes, people are surprised by the size and frequency of home maintenance costs. In order to reduce the stress that comes with home maintenance, it is important to plan ahead of time. This means budgeting for the inevitable costs that come with home maintenance. There are a few systems that people can use to estimate their home maintenance costs. The Percentage System One of the most common systems that people use is the percentage system. In general, the amount of money that people spend on…

5 Essential Books To Read Before Starting In Real Estate

Real Estate

It is important for everyone to put money in a position to make money in order to make financial dreams come true. One of the common targets that people circle is real estate investing. Before jumping into the world of real estate investing, it is important for everyone to be prepared. This starts by reading a few fantastic books that can help people learn more about the environment associated with investing in real estate. The Book On Investing In Real Estate One of the first books that people need to circle is called The Book On Investing In Real Estate. This is…