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With interest rates rising and the 30-year mortgage rate hovering near 4.35-percent, up from a low of 3.3-percent, many sellers and homebuyers are finding it overwhelmingly difficult to navigate today’s loan waters. Highlighted below are helpful consumer loan tips: Refinances – The refinance window is rapidly beginning to close. Homeowners that were turned down for…

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After several consecutive years of seeing historically low interest rates, mortgage rates are again rising. With the number of refinances decreasing, banks are being forced to explore additional business opportunities. This has caused many banks to lower their rigid loan standards in an attempt to lure new homebuyers. The latest reports show that credit availability…

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With the first half of 2013 seeing home values increasing as much as 10-percent, experts note that this increase is on pace to be the fastest growing improvement since 1977. In May 2013, real estate sales showed an increase of 11.9-percent from June 2012. This latest increase marks the 16th consecutive month where home values…

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All successful real estate investors strive to “buy low and sell high.” This mentality means that someone needs to purchase real estate when the market is low, holding onto the investment until the market increases, which allows investors to sell for a profit. The sign of any successful financial company is the goal to make…

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TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, has recently reported that nationwide, mortgage delinquencies are declining. The second quarter of this year highlights that only 4.09-percent of borrowers have delinquent mortgages, which is down a total of 26-percent from 2012. Unprecedented, this astounding decline makes the third consecutive quarter where delinquencies have shown dramatic…

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The latest reports say that the real estate market is turning around and sellers are reaping the profits. When listing a home, sellers should carefully select a real estate agent that will represent them effectively and accurately, helping to reduce the overall days on market. How do sellers interview real estate agents to ensure they…

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If a seller is looking to bypass the median length of time on market before his/her home sells, then the following marketing tips and techniques should be implemented. Curb Appeal – The value of this important marketing aspect is often overlooked. However, many potential buyers find a house online they are interested in and do…

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Buying a fixer-upper isn’t always a great investment. For example, consider the 1986 movie, “The Money Pit,” where Shelley Long and Tom Hanks purchase a dilapidated home that offers nothing but financial horrors. If the right fixer-upper is chosen, these homes offer significant returns for investors. However, if it ends up being the wrong property,…

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Real estate investors everywhere are rejoicing, as the latest news is that the U.S. is experiencing a much-needed real estate rebound. After years of experiencing a substantial slump, reports are beginning to look positive, as real estate inventory is decreasing and prices are increasing. This much-needed boost will have an overall trickle down effect on…

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As homebuilders’ confidence begins to increase, many builders are faithfully claiming that the housing market is back and hotter than ever. In June, the National Association of Home Builder’s index rated 52, a seven-year high. A score of 50 simply means that more homebuilders believe the real estate market is positive than negative. Posting gains…